debt

I inherited my grandma's house, but didn't realize that she took out a big reverse mortgage on the home in the last years of her life. Now what?

It's great to inherit a house, but if the deceased took out a reverse mortgage on the property, things can get complicated in a hurry.
August 18, 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
Cosign Intfbog

My brother made me co-sign a loan and stopped paying. Now collectors are coming after me. Can I get out of this?

Co-signing a loan for a family member might seem like a helpful move, but if they stop paying, you’re on the hook. Collectors can legally pursue you, and your credit and finances could suffer. Here's what to know—and how to protect yourself—if that happens.
July 25, 2025 J. Clarke
finances

We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?

We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?
June 20, 2025 Allison Robertson

How To Finally Get Ahead Financially

Prices just keep going up. It's insane what I'm paying for eggs and toilet paper. I work two jobs and still can't pay my bills. What should I do?
April 29, 2025 Peter Kinney

Lending Money To Relatives: A Potential Financial Sinkhole

I thought I was making a great gesture of kindness by lending my in-laws money. Now it’s been two years since we last heard from them. Is there a way out of this mess?
April 25, 2025 Jane O'Shea