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I finally broke up with my boyfriend, but my landlord refuses to remove me from our lease. Now I can’t rent anywhere else. Is that legal? What do I do?

I broke up with my boyfriend. I want out. But both our names are on the lease. My landlord won’t remove me—and now I can’t get approved elsewhere because I’m “already on a lease.” Am I financially trapped? Here’s what’s actually happening—and what you can realistically do.
February 20, 2026 Jesse Singer

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

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

Financial Advice From Boomers That Doesn't Hold Up In These Tough Times

Is Boomer money advice still relevant in today’s economy? In this eye-opening and engaging article, we break down the old-school financial tips that simply don’t hold up anymore—from “just walk in and ask for a job” to “buy the biggest house you can afford.”
February 19, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I worked my last day three and a half weeks ago after I gave my resignation, but still haven’t received my last paycheck. What can I do?

If you resign from a position, the job isn't truly finished until you collect your final paycheck.
February 20, 2026 Alex Summers

I got a notice for unpaid electric bills even though my rent has always included utilities. My new landlord doesn’t return my calls. What can I do?

If your lease agreement states that utilities are included in rent, any extra utility bills are cause for immediate action.
February 20, 2026 Sammy Tran
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Changing Social Security Rules In 2026 Could Take Some Americans By Surprise

Social Security changes in 2026 include a 2.8% COLA, higher earnings limits, updated wage caps, and tougher overpayment rules. Here is what retirees must know to avoid costly benefit surprises.
February 20, 2026 Sammy Tran
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Everyday American Spending Habits That Will Make People From Other Countries Look At You Like You're Crazy

Credit cards, long car loans, medical debt, and overdraft fees. Sounds normal to an American, but see how these money habits compare to stricter financial norms in other countries.
February 20, 2026 Peter Kinney
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I loaned my nephew $5,000 for his college tuition. I just heard he dropped out right away and bought a new gaming PC. How do I make him pay me back?

Money and family make strange bedfellows, and nowhere is this more apparent than when a well-intentioned loan transforms into a source of festering resentment for both parties. One gives the nephew a $5,000 loan with visions of graduation caps and promising futures, only to discover those funds financed RGB lighting and a graphics card powerful enough to render entire digital universes. The betrayal stings, but before writing off both the money and the relationship, there's a path forward that addresses the financial wound as well as the emotional fallout. The conversation can be awkward, but it's the only way out.
February 20, 2026 Marlon Wright
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I paid a “financial coach” $2,000 for a budget plan. She blocked me after sending a PDF. Can I report her?

Everything about the transaction looked professional on the surface. The website was polished, and the onboarding team was reassuring to anyone trying to gain control of their finances. A $2,000 fee was a serious investment in long-term stability. When the promised budget plan arrived as a single PDF, it felt underwhelming—but patience lingered because ongoing guidance had been implied. That patience ended when communication abruptly stopped, and the situation shifted from simple dissatisfaction to genuine concern. Cases like this live in an uncomfortable middle ground where coaching lacks regulation. Knowing where ordinary disappointment ends and where behavior becomes serious enough to report is what brings clarity to cases like this.
February 20, 2026 Marlon Wright
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The American States That Will Charge You Tax On Social Security In 2026

Retirement checks arrive with a promise of financial security after decades of work. But 8 states quietly reduce those benefits through taxation and create an unexpected burden for retirees. Understanding which states take a cut matters.
February 20, 2026 Marlon Wright