You expect the executor of a will to handle things responsibly. But if the estate takes years to settle and he starts charging expenses You’re right to question his actions.

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.

Your monthly alimony payments are fixed while inflation keeps rising. We look at how to keep up, whether you can adjust your alimony, or allternatively, find a more lasting solution.

If a spouse has almost emptied your joint bank account on the eve of divorce proceedings, you need to review strategies to protect your finances and restore some fairness.

If you inherited a relative's house but a another relative is living in it rent-free, you need to know your rights, obligations, and some basic interpersonal strategies before you can move forward.

If you and your family members are bogged down in an acrimonious legal battle over an inheritance, you need to examine your options and plan your next steps wisely.

Maybe you and your stepdad didn't get along all that well—or maybe you worshipped the ground he walked on—either way, finding out that he's convinced your mom to take you off her life insurance policy, while putting himself in it, is a huge betrayal. Let's explore whether there's anything you can do about this and what your next steps are.

Renting out your basement on Airbnb to tackle credit card debt might seem like a practical solution. But keeping it a secret from your spouse is never a good idea. It's their home too. Before panic sets in, step back and evaluate your motives, the risks, and the road ahead. There are thoughtful ways to resolve this honestly and constructively—without blowing up your relationship.

So, you paid for the DJ, the flowers, the dance floor—and now you’re divorced, staring down a mountain of credit card debt you funded with love and hope. It’s rough. But you’re not stuck. This guide walks you through reclaiming your finances with clarity, humor, and no judgment. Let’s turn this pain into power.

Let’s set the scene: you let your boyfriend use your credit cards to fund his “big brand vision.” Now, he's vanished into the ether like last season’s TikTok trend, but the debt is still hanging around like an unpaid tab. It’s painful, it’s personal, but most importantly—it’s solvable. Let’s walk through how to clean up this financial heartbreak, one bold step at a time.