taxes

We agreed to sell our house and split the proceeds after our divorce, but my husband wants to sell the home himself without a realtor. Now what?

You thought you and your ex had a clear plan to sell the home with a realtor, split the proceeds, and move on with your lives. Now that your ex-husband wants to handle the sale himself, you may need guidance so as not to derail your financial outcome.
September 18, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

I paid my taxes with credit cards. Now I owe both the IRS and the bank. Who do I disappoint first?

You paid your taxes with a credit card, and now you owe both Uncle Sam and the bank that issued the card. You’re staring at two hungry creditors and wondering: “Who do I disappoint first?” The short answer is that you should never disappoint the IRS. But the long answer, which we’re about to unpack, is that while the IRS is scarier, the credit card companies can bleed you dry even faster.
August 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I was getting eaten alive by the 15% interest on my student loan, so I paid it off using money from my 401k. Now I’ve got a huge tax bill. What now?

Paying off high-interest student loan debt is a major step in the right direction, but if you dipped into your 401(k) to do so, you’ll be on the hook for a lot more tax.
August 22, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

My husband thought it was a genius move to turn down a promotion so we wouldn’t enter the 22% tax bracket, and he’s shocked that I’m upset. What now?

Turning down a raise because it would “push us into a higher tax bracket” is a common and dangerous financial mistake.
July 28, 2025 Jane O'Shea
Couple with separate finances

How To Keep Separate Finances In A Marriage

More couples are choosing to keep their finances separate, especially among younger generations. It can be a smart way to protect assets or maintain independence, however, it only works when both partners are on the same page. Here's how to approach it thoughtfully.
July 8, 2025 Ella Mason

I found out my teen daughter has been selling AI art online using my PayPal Business account. Could I get audited?

If you notice a family member has been using your business account to collect payments for their own business, here's what you can do to avoid a potential tax nightmare.
June 3, 2025 Alex Summers