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My son turned down three job offers because they didn’t 'fit his career goals', but he’s behind on bills and asking me for money. Now what?

Your son has passed on several job offers, but is asking for financial assistance. We look at ways to motivate him to get back to work.
October 1, 2025 Miles Rook

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

I moved in with my boyfriend six months ago, but he runs out of money and has to borrow from me every single month. How long can I keep doing this?

You moved in with your boyfriend six months ago, but every month he runs out of money and turns to you for help. What started as a one-off now is now a monthly obligation. We look at what you need to do to protect your finances.
September 26, 2025 Alex Summers

The Biggest Personal Finance Pitfalls And Strategies For Avoiding Them

Building a stable financial foundation is all about recognizing the biggest pitfalls and avoiding them. Only then can you protect your long-term financial security.
September 24, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Personal Finance: 20 Keys To Success Everyone Should Know

There's no royal road to financial success, but with these 20 principles your journey to the promised land will be made a lot easier.
August 29, 2025 Peter Kinney
A woman

My Car Payment Is More Than My Rent. How Did I Get Here—And How Do I Escape?

You signed for the keys feeling unstoppable. Now, the monthly hit for your car feels like it’s swallowing everything else in your budget. It’s everything: The insurance, the gas, the “little extras” that keep stacking up. Let’s unpack how it got so heavy and map out a way to trade in the stress for something that actually fits your life.
August 8, 2025 Peter Kinney