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Uncle explains, nephew listens confused

My uncle keeps trying to convince me that income taxes are unconstitutional and I don’t have to pay them. I’ve never heard that before. Is it true?

Your uncle’s claim sounds pretty extreme, but we’re sure he delivered it with confidence and plenty of legal-sounding language. So, is this actually true? Are income taxes unconstitutional?
February 3, 2026 Jesse Singer

I’m the only woman in an office full of men who constantly make “jokes” about my appearance. I thought we were beyond this in 2025. What should I do?

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.
September 11, 2025 Jesse Singer

My step-dad said his vintage Harley would be mine when he passed. Now that he’s gone, his son is claiming the bike. With no will, what can I do?

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.
May 21, 2025 Miles Brucker

The Most Bizarre Things That Sold High At Auctions

Whether it’s pure nostalgia, obsession, or just plain curiosity, these bizarre items prove that, at the right auction, anything can become a treasure.
March 31, 2025 Binet
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The Simple Income Tax Loophole Every Baby Boomer Must Know About—And How It Could Save You Thousands Of Dollars

There’s a strange gap in the tax code that many Baby Boomers accidentally qualify for—but almost no one talks about it. Use it correctly, and retirement income can be taxed far less than expected. Miss it, and you may never realize how much money you left on the table. The rule isn’t secret. It’s just easy to overlook.
February 2, 2026 Jesse Singer

I gave my friend a recommendation at my work, but she bombed her interview. Now she’s mad that I didn’t tell her what questions to expect. What now?

You can recommend a friend to your manager for a possible job, but you can't influence the job interview process.
February 3, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My husband inherited $200k but doesn't want to use that money to help cover my share of the bills after I lost my job. What now?

Inheriting a large sum of money often brings more tension to a marriage than financial relief.
February 3, 2026 Jane O'Shea
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Products Declining Because Millennials Won't Buy Them

Millennials have little patience for anything that feels impractical or out of touch. By rejecting these traditional products and habits, they're carving a path that values convenience, individuality, ethics, and sustainability.
February 3, 2026 Alex Summers
Influence now weakened

Popular Careers That Are Disappearing

Some jobs used to feel like solid long-term goals. Then the market shifted, AI and automation stepped in, and those roles quietly changed. What felt stable no longer feels permanent.
February 3, 2026 Marlon Wright
HomeownerIncentives

States Where Homeowners Can Get Help Paying For Backyard Units

Backyard housing has moved well past fringe idea status. Across the country, states are changing laws and quietly nudging cities to add small homes on existing lots. In some places, that nudge includes real money. Not everywhere, not for everyone, and rarely without conditions. Still, the shift is notable. These states show how housing pressure and local control, revealing where homeowners can get financial help and where permission alone is the deal.
February 3, 2026 Marlon Wright
Boost Mobile

Why The US Cellphone Industry Might Be Entering Its Most Dangerous Year

Cellphone service used to feel predictable. Then prices jumped, promises changed, and loyalty vanished. What follows is a grounded look at how pressure quietly built across the industry, leaving carriers reacting instead of leading today.
February 3, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My husband insists we downgrade from our Tesla to a hybrid to “save money”. Are we being too frugal?

Smooth white paint, flush door handles, a charging cable coiled like a sleeping snake. A Tesla still carries a certain hum of modern confidence, even while parked. But honestly, rising insurance bills and the steady drip of subscription charges have a way of dulling that shine. Downgrading no longer signals failure; it signals discipline. The question lingers in the air like the smell of warm asphalt after a summer drive: is this a smart financial pivot or penny-pinching that misses the bigger picture? The answer sits at the intersection of math, lifestyle, and long-term value, and it deserves a closer look.
February 3, 2026 Marlon Wright