financial advice

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.

That heart-sinking moment when you check your credit card statement and realize your roommate's "emergency" spending has spiraled into thousands of dollars of debt. It's a betrayal that leaves you financially vulnerable and emotionally paralyzed. Here's how to regain control.

You thought you were doing something kind, maybe even romantic. They needed a car, their credit wasn’t great, and you had the better score. So, you co-signed. But fast forward and now they’re gone. If you’ve found yourself stuck paying for your ex’s car, you’re not the first, but thankfully, you do have options.

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.

You negotiated a hardship pause to give you breathing space after losing your job. But now you find new late fees and interest charges on the paused account. We look at the legality of this and what you can do.

You come home one day, look at your yard, and realize something’s off. Your neighbor’s brand-new fence is sitting suspiciously far into your property line. You try to handle it nicely, but things spiral fast. Here's what to do if the legal fees start piling up.