Jane O'Shea articles

Finances can be a tricky subject in relationships, especially if the parties involved have a significant income gap. When love meets money, emotions and practicality often clash. What feels “fair” to one partner might feel like a financial strain to the other. Now imagine your partner earns twice your salary but still expects you to split rent, groceries, and nights out evenly. Does that sound equal? Or is it just downright exhausting? This piece zooms in on that situation so couples like yours can learn how to keep things fair when the math—and emotions—don’t line up. Read on.

You clocked in every day and followed the same schedule—and yet your paycheck arrives with a 1099 instead of a W-2? If your employer treats you like a full-time staffer but labels you as a contractor, red flags should flash. Misclassification can quietly strip away financial security. Let’s break down what the law actually says and what steps you can take next.

In 2016 a student sued her law school, claiming the university misled its students about employment outcomes after graduation.

Weddings are magical, but they’re also expensive. You might think you’re doing the smart thing by handling costs yourself, only to realize you’re hiding a secret debt from your soon-to-be spouse. This piece cuts through the noise and shows how to address the issue, repair the financial damage, and restore openness in the relationship. It’s practical and written directly for you. Let’s get started.

It started with good intentions. You had savings, he had a dream—and a business plan that sounded solid over Sunday dinner. So, you loaned your brother $12,000 to help him get started. Months later, the business tanked, calls went unanswered, and family gatherings turned awkward. Now you’re left wondering: can you actually get that money back, or did it vanish with the sibling bond? Let’s break it down to see if you can legally get your money back.

Geothermal energy is gaining the momentum necessary to expand beyond what it's ever been before: a limitless supply of green energy.

Every swipe, click, and subscription line someone else’s pockets. Dave Ramsey says cutting just a few habits can flip that script—and the rest of this list shows where your cash quietly walks away.

It’s funny how things we barely notice can end up being worth more than our first car. Turns out, the everyday stuff around us has stories that pay.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a flexible, cost-effective way to build wealth, but they aren’t perfect. It’s important to weigh the advantages against the potential downsides.