Co-signing a lease for someone can seem like a nice thing to do, particularly if they're your family—you're helping them out, right? Well, not in this case. If your cousin who's never been much of a person of their word has decided to skip town on a lease that you co-signed, you're up the creek without a paddle. Here's how to handle it.

Retro kitchen appliances are making a serious comeback—not just as decor, but as valuable collectibles.

Downsizing to a condo when you retire could be a great idea, but HOA fee increases can put a major dent in your retirement plan.

Once upon a dreamhouse, Barbie dolls were the queens of toy chests everywhere. But these days? Some of them are basically miniature gold bars in pink plastic stilettos. Whether they were dressed for a prom, a rock concert, or the royal court of France, vintage Barbies are making major waves at auctions and collectors’ markets.

They say you can’t put a price on nostalgia, but apparently, you can if it comes in the form of cardboard and nostalgia-scented wood. Vintage puzzles, once the quiet pastime of rainy days and long holidays, have turned into serious collector’s items. Whether it's because of their rarity, cultural significance, or just good old-fashioned puzzle craftsmanship, these jigsaw treasures now fetch hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars at auctions and collector sites.

You might not realize it, but old perfume bottles can be surprisingly valuable. Once simple vanity items, many vintage designs, especially artistic or rare ones, are now worth thousands. Before throwing out that dusty bottle, you might want to see if it's a hidden treasure.

You just received an offer for the job you’ve always wanted. It aligns with your passion, values, and goals—but there’s one catch: it pays $25,000 less than your current role. Should you take it? Here's a step-by-step guide to help you evaluate this life-changing decision and make a financially sound and personally fulfilling choice.

Imagine you're broke, struggling to make ends meet and then suddenly, a distant relative passes away and you're left with a $40,000 inheritance in your name. You have student loans still, a car loan and many other payments. Do you pay those off first? Or put it all in the bank as an emergency fund? Let's explore your options when presented with a unique opportunity to set yourself up for life.

To the millions of Americans who've saved nothing for retirement it sounds like a fortune. But to those who have managed to put one million dollars aside for their golden years—how many of those years will actually be golden depends on what state they happen to live in.