Alex Summers articles

Money trouble has a way of cornering people into choices they never imagined making, like quietly listing your basement on Airbnb to chip away at credit card debt. Such secrecy goes beyond finances and taps into emotional territory, too. Often called “financial infidelity,” hiding money moves can create as much strain as romantic betrayal. So, before you spiral over your partner finding out, take a breath. Here’s what’s really at stake and what you can still do about it.

An unexpected inheritance can feel like a blessing wrapped in pressure. Forty thousand dollars opens doors, but which one should you walk through? You might be tempted to start by wiping out student debt. Or growing wealth through investing. So, what do you do?

Operating in crypto requires a form of higher risk aversion. The funds here are volatile, meaning you could be a millionaire one night, then back to your principal—or less—the next. It’s not like stock trading, where regulators and brokers act as guardrails. In crypto, you are the bank, and with that freedom comes exposure that most people underestimate. When a hacker drains your wallet, it’s not just a financial hit. It’s psychological—like watching your safe being emptied in broad daylight with no one to stop it. But before writing it off as gone forever, there are some steps and legal nuances worth knowing.

No one really talks about how strange wealth can feel. One day, life feels familiar; the next, everything shifts—friends, habits, even how you see yourself. Money changes comfort, sure, but it also quietly changes connection.

You’re scrolling through your phone after a long day, enjoying a rare quiet moment—until that familiar Venmo notification pops up. Your best friend’s name flashes on the screen, attached to a charge for gas money or “drinks last weekend.” The catch? You never agreed to split those costs in the first place.

All you ever hear is how artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how do you use AI to improve the bottom line for your small business?

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.

When your grandmother passed away and left you $80,000, the room felt quiet except for the shuffle of papers and a soft breath of relief. Now you’re holding onto a gift meant just for you—and your husband insists it’s “our” money. If you’re wondering whether you’re wrong to keep it separate, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s unpack how inheritances are treated, what you can consider, and how you and your spouse can move forward with clarity.

Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.