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I paid $15K for solar panels and they barely work. Is there any financial upside left?

Sometimes, personal finance feels like a rollercoaster you never agreed to ride, and you’re gripping the bar tighter than you’d like. That’s exactly how I felt after dropping $15,000 on solar panels—a supposedly “smart investment”—only to discover they barely work. Before you write me off as a cautionary tale, let’s dive into the details and explore whether there’s still any financial silver lining left in this cloudy situation.
September 9, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I inherited my grandma’s house. I want to renovate the place but her great-grandson is still living in the deteriorating house rent-free. Now what?

If you inherited a relative's house but a another relative is living in it rent-free, you need to know your rights, obligations, and some basic interpersonal strategies before you can move forward.
September 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

We just bought our dream home and did a $40K reno, but a 200-unit apartment complex is going into the lot behind ours. Should we sell now?

Buying a dream home is one of life’s biggest accomplishments. But when unexpected events happen, whether to stay or cut your losses and sell depends on several key factors.
May 23, 2025 Penelope Singh

Simple Things You Can Do To Increase The Value Of Your Home

If you are selling your house, or thinking about selling your house—these are some of the simple (and often for very inexpensive) things you can do to increase the value of your home and help get the highest offers and the most money you can out of it.
December 11, 2024 Jesse Singer
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4 Renovations That Raise Your Home's Value

If you do your renovations right, they will ultimately pay for themselves. Here are the top renovations that raise your home's value.
June 14, 2023 Eul Basa

Upgrades You Should Implement To Increase Your Property Value

The housing market is competitive, to say the least. If you want your home to stand out on the market, here are some things you can do to make it seem brand new.
December 19, 2024 Ethan Vestby