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You go to pay rent, open your bank app, and suddenly see the one phrase nobody ever wants to see: “Account Restricted.” No explanation. No warning. Just a silent lock on your money. It feels like a glitch—or like someone drained your account. But sometimes the truth is far more unsettling: it’s the IRS.

Whether it’s pure nostalgia, obsession, or just plain curiosity, these bizarre items prove that, at the right auction, anything can become a treasure.

You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.

When a loved one passes away without a will, settling their estate can quickly become a nightmare. If you were promised something but never got it in writing, you might find yourself in a difficult position when you try to claim it as yours.

Few job interview questions cause candidates more problems than this old classic: “How do you deal with conflict?” We look at how to respond when it's you that's on the spot.

Money trouble has a way of cornering people into choices they never imagined making, like quietly listing your basement on Airbnb to chip away at credit card debt. Such secrecy goes beyond finances and taps into emotional territory, too. Often called “financial infidelity,” hiding money moves can create as much strain as romantic betrayal. So, before you spiral over your partner finding out, take a breath. Here’s what’s really at stake and what you can still do about it.

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

Countries dependent on crude oil revenues are stepping up their green energy investment not just because of obligations, but out of necessity.

It sat forgotten for decades, passed from hand to hand as mere decoration. Then a scrap dealer bought it for melt value—unaware he’d just revived a masterpiece crafted for the Tsar himself.

Hidden add-ons are one of the oldest (and sneakiest) tricks in the car business. The good news? You might still be able to fight it, but you’ll need to know your rights and move fast. Let’s break down what happened, what you can do, and how to make sure it never happens again.

In early 2025, an Illinois resident purchased a plate at a Goodwill in Evanston for $4.99. A pretty good price for porcelain—but he thought this plate looked particularly good for five dollars. With just his phone's camera and Google Lens, he quickly realized he had something much more valuable on his hands.

More and more states are making financial education a requirement for graduation, out of a growing concern that young adults need more than ever to be ready to make real‑life money decisions.