Relationships

Relationships



My brother is our executor but delayed selling mom’s house for sentimental reasons. Now the market’s down and the home has lost thousands. Can I sue?

When the executor hesitates or drags his feet in selling estate assets, the potential financial losses can seem like negligence.
November 18, 2025 Marlon Wright

I helped my friend apply for Social Security disability. Yesterday she told me she never reported her income as a freelancer. Am I complicit in fraud?

When you helped your friend apply for Social Security, you didn't realize she didn't report her income as a freelancer. Here’s how to protect yourself against accusations of fraud.
November 7, 2025 Sammy Tran

My mom wants to downsize to an apartment, but my brother who lives in her house rent-free is pushing her to take out a reverse mortgage. Now what?

If your brother is trying to persuade your mother into taking a reverse mortgage, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this advice before anyone signs anything.
November 5, 2025 Sasha Wren

My husband inherited stocks worth $52K. That’s enough to pay our credit card debt. But he wants to hold and see if the share price goes up. What now?

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.
November 6, 2025 Miles Rook

I gave my friend a reference with my boss to get her a job with us, but she’s arriving late to work every day and causing problems. Now what?

You helped your friend get a job with your organization, but now she's showing up late every day and driving everyone nuts. We look at how to handle the situation.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

My brother was executor of our father’s estate. He delayed selling assets for years and is now claiming “expenses” for his time. Can I challenge that?

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.
October 28, 2025 Miles Rook

My husband hid over $100K in gambling debts while I thought he had the money invested. At 55, our retirement is off-track. What happens next?

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.
October 29, 2025 Sammy Tran

I paid for major repairs on our jointly inherited home. My sister says she never agreed to the upgrades and won’t reimburse me. What can I do?

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?
October 24, 2025 Marlon Wright

My best friend borrowed money “for groceries” but then showed up with a new handbag. I’m furious but don’t want to ruin our friendship. What 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.
October 27, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I thought my income from alimony would adjust with inflation, but the fixed payment has left me falling behind as prices keep going up. What now?

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.
September 30, 2025 Penelope Singh

My husband cleaned out our joint account when he gave expensive gifts to his family. Now that I’m divorcing him, he refuses to reimburse me. What now?

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.
September 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

I inherited my grandma’s house. I want to renovate the place but her great-grandson is still living in the deteriorating house rent-free. Now what?

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.
September 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea