Jesse Singer articles

Man try pay rent with coins

I tried to pay my rent with coin rolls but my landlord flat-out refused it—it’s legal tender, so how is that allowed?

You went to pay your rent, every dollar counted out in coin rolls. The landlord didn’t even consider it, just flat-out refused. So how is that allowed when coins are literally legal tender? Shouldn’t it be illegal?
April 16, 2026 Jesse Singer
Woman shocked by taxes on inheritance

My husband passed away and the government took over 40% of the money he left me. I thought there was no inheritance tax anymore—how is this possible?

You expect to inherit what your spouse left behind. Not watch a massive chunk disappear before you even see it. But that’s exactly what happened here. And the reason why catches a lot of people completely off guard.
April 16, 2026 Jesse Singer

37 Rare Movie DVDs Worth Big Money

Although to the younger generation DVDs are ancient technology—the truth is that they were only introduced in 1996 and didn't really become big until the 2000s, which isn't really that long ago. But, even with that being said, there still is a nostalgia factor that has led to some rare DVDs being worth quite a bit of money.
April 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
Man worried about finances

I’m 60 and according to the Rule of 72 I’m way behind on my retirement savings—now I’m panicking. Am I already too late to catch up?

You thought you were doing okay. Then you hear about a simple “rule” that supposedly shows how far behind you really are, and suddenly everything feels off. Did you miss something important all these years? And worse…is it already too late?
April 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
man concerned tree on property

My neighbor wants to cut down a 100-year-old tree that sits on our property line. I love the tree—can I stop him?

There’s a 100-year-old tree right on the line between your yard and your neighbor’s—and now it’s about to be cut down. You didn’t agree to it. You don’t want it gone. So…can you actually do anything about it?
April 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
older woman financial stress

I’m 64 and thought I was ready to retire, but the 4% rule says I’m way short—could I really run out of money?

You spend decades saving, planning, and doing everything “right.” Then one simple formula shows up and suddenly nothing feels certain anymore. That’s exactly what’s happening to more retirees than you think, and the numbers can feel unsettling if you’ve never seen them before.
April 13, 2026 Jesse Singer
Women in front of houses with fire damage

My neighbor’s house burned down and damaged my home, now I have to use my own insurance and my premiums will go up. Should their insurance cover it?

You didn’t cause it. You didn’t start it. But now your home is damaged, and suddenly you’re the one dealing with insurance, claims, and rising costs. It feels backwards, and honestly, it kind of is. So what’s actually supposed to happen here, and why does it feel like you’re the one paying for someone else’s disaster?
April 9, 2026 Jesse Singer
woman with lots of pennies

I’ve got jars full of pennies I’ve been saving forever, but now my bank won’t take coins and stores don’t want them either—what am I supposed to do?

You did what everyone says is smart—saved your loose change, filled jars, and held onto every penny (literally). But now you’re stuck with piles of coins no one seems to want. It turns out, the system quietly changed. And you’re not the only one dealing with this.
April 8, 2026 Jesse Singer
Tenant and landlord confrontation over money

I’ve been paying my rent in cash but never got receipts—now my landlord says I owe months of back rent. Can he actually make me pay again?

You thought everything was fine. You paid your rent every month, no issues. Just cash, simple and done. But now your landlord is telling a very different story. They claim you missed months, and suddenly you owe thousands. With no receipts to back you up, what happens now?
April 7, 2026 Jesse Singer