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SMART SPENDING

I used 3 credit cards to fund my dog’s birthday party. The photos were great. The debt isn’t. Help?

Stock Unit, ShutterstockIt started as a simple idea with a cute cake and a few balloons. But somewhere between ordering custom decorations and booking a pet photographer, the budget drifted far from “fun” and straight...

December 10, 2025 Marlon Wright

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FINANCE TIPS

I wasn’t worried when my wife filed for divorce, but now she’s challenging the prenup and draining our joint account to pay her legal fees. Now what?

When your wife filed for divorce, you may have thought a prenup would protect you, but if she's using marital funds to contest the prenup you need to move quickly to protect your finances.

August 20, 2025 Marlon Wright

FINANCE TIPS

My dad left me $220K in his will, but it means I'm going to lose my disability benefits when I claim the inheritance. What now?

If you're on disability, and a loved one leaves you a large inheritance in their will, you might find yourself at risk of losing the benefits you depend on. What can you do?

July 22, 2025 Miles Brucker

FINANCE TIPS

I need my $60K inheritance from Dad’s will to pay my credit card debt, but the executor went on vacation. Now probate is delayed for a year. What now?

It’s difficult to wait for probate while debts go unpaid, but if the executor doesn't act in a timely fashion, your patience will be pushed to its limits.

August 12, 2025 Penelope Singh

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CAREERS

McDonald's Has Used 45 Slogans, How Many Can You Remember?

I bet you can name a McDonald's slogan off the top of your head. Maybe you can get 3-4. If you can get all 45, I'll be VERY impressed.

April 2, 2024 Jamie Hayes

GUIDE

My elderly mom’s basement tenant told neighbors he owns her house. He’s made unauthorized changes to the suite. Should I be concerned?

When a tenant begins telling neighbors that he is the building owner, the real owner needs to step in and set the record straight to prevent confusion.

January 7, 2026 Sammy Tran

FINANCE TIPS

A collection agency called me about my deceased dad’s credit card debt. I blocked them, but now I get calls from multiple numbers. What do I do?

If collection agencies are demanding that you pay back the debt of a deceased relatives, you need to know your rights before you do anything else.

January 7, 2026 Alex Summers