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My parents took out a reverse mortgage to buy an RV and “see America,” but now they’re stranded in Arizona with no gas money. What can I do?

Your parents’ dream of touring America in retirement has turned into an expensive lesson in the risks of reverse mortgages.
November 13, 2025 Sammy Tran

My brother’s constantly broke but spends hundreds on sports bets. He wants to move in with me rent-free but only “for a little while.” What now?

Few situations test your patience like a sibling who’s broke, irresponsible with money, and now asking to move in with you. We look at how you can help without compromising your finances.
November 11, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My brother and I inherited Mom’s house, but he wants to sell it below market value so he can quickly pay off $60K in credit card debt. Now what?

Selling a newly inherited house below market value might be a quick way to pay off credit card debt, but one must not be hasty in selling a major asset.
November 10, 2025 Marlon Wright

My mom wants to downsize to an apartment, but my brother who lives in her house rent-free is pushing her to take out a reverse mortgage. Now what?

If your brother is trying to persuade your mother into taking a reverse mortgage, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this advice before anyone signs anything.
November 5, 2025 Sasha Wren

I paid for major repairs on our jointly inherited home. My sister says she never agreed to the upgrades and won’t reimburse me. What can I do?

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?
October 24, 2025 Marlon Wright

My parents are in their 70s without wills, but when I suggest that they make one, they accuse me of trying to take advantage of them. Now what?

If your parents are still without a will in their 70s, it’s important to recognize that fear and loss of control often fuel their resistance to making one.
October 20, 2025 Sammy Tran