Jack Hawkins articles

While going through my grandmother's house, I found a book of unclaimed lottery tickets. Can I still check if there's a winner in here?

Found a book of old lottery tickets in a relative’s house? Learn how to check whether they were winners, whether prizes can still be claimed, and what to do with expired or damaged tickets.
April 15, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I have a PhD. in economics and a Master's in business administration. I was just told I was 'over-qualified' for my dream job. How is this possible?

A job seeker with a PhD in economics and an MBA was told they were “over-qualified” for their dream job. Here is why employers say it, what they really mean, and how to respond.
April 15, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I reported my manager for illegal behavior. She got demoted, but is still senior to me. She's making my work life a living nightmare. What can I do?

I reported my manager for illegal behavior, and now she’s making my job miserable. Here’s how to spot retaliation, protect yourself, document everything, and decide whether to stay, escalate, or leave.
April 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I've been working with the same company for 20 years. Yesterday, they fired me without cause and hired a 20-year-old intern instead. What can I do?

After 20 years of loyalty, one worker gets fired without cause and replaced by a 20-year-old intern. Here’s a fun, sharp, and practical 27-slide guide to what to do next, from gathering proof to protecting your confidence and exploring legal options.
April 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My kids keep kicking their ball over our elderly neighbor's wall. He's refusing to give it back and won't let us come get it. What can we do?

My kids keep kicking their ball over our elderly neighbor’s wall, and he refuses to give it back. Here is how to handle the dispute calmly, protect neighbor relations, and stop it from happening again.
April 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My husband picked up a lottery ticket for me on his way home. We won $500,000. Now he's divorcing me and claiming the winnings. Can he do that?

Won a $500,000 lottery prize from a ticket your spouse bought, and now divorce is on the table? Here’s how courts may look at lottery winnings, marital property, and who might really own the money.
April 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My boss recently hired his brother to work at our firm. Now I'm told I'm getting a demotion, and the brother is taking my role. Is that legal?

My boss hired his brother and now I am being demoted so he can take my role. Is that legal? Here is what workers need to know about nepotism, demotions, discrimination, retaliation, and employment rights.
April 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My kids used chalk to draw on the sidewalk. The HOA came along and sprayed it off an hour later. The kids are devastated. What can I do?

An HOA erased kids’ sidewalk chalk drawings and left them devastated. Here is what homeowners can do, from checking HOA rules to pushing for a more family-friendly policy.
April 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

While I was away, my HOA cut my grass too short, now it's turning yellow and brown. Can I ask them for a new lawn?

HOA cut your grass too short and now your lawn is yellow or brown? Learn how to revive a scalped lawn, encourage green growth again, and prevent long-term damage with these simple lawn-care tips.
April 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins