Jesse Singer articles

For 12 years, James Howells has been searching a landfill for a lost hard drive containing $649 million in bitcoin—and he isn't giving up yet.

What began as a routine cleanup turned into one of the strangest financial sagas of the digital age. For over a decade, one man has battled bureaucracy, technology, and time itself—all in search of a single lost hard drive. Now, a new court decision could finally change the story’s course.
October 28, 2025 Jesse Singer

I’m in the middle of a divorce and I just won the lottery. Does my soon-to-be ex get half? Do I even have to tell her?

Winning the lottery should feel like a dream—but if you’re in the middle of a divorce, it can turn into a legal, and very costly, nightmare. Whether your soon-to-be ex has any rights to that money depends on timing, state laws, and disclosure rules (and did we mention timing?).
October 27, 2025 Jesse Singer

My ex-wife is getting remarried, but I got a letter from her attorney telling me that I will have to continue paying alimony. What do I do now?

Everyone thinks that alimony automatically ends when an ex remarries. And usually that is the case...but the truth is that it’s not always that simple. Laws, court orders, and contract language can all play a role. Here’s why your obligation might not disappear even after your ex says “I do” again.
October 22, 2025 Jesse Singer

Forgotten Childhood Toys From The 80s That Are Now Worth A Fortune

If your old toys are hiding in a box somewhere, it might be time to dig them out. Many beloved ’80s favorites are now selling for thousands. What once fueled your imagination could now fund your vacation. Nostalgia has never been this profitable.
October 21, 2025 Jesse Singer

Trader Joe’s Products People Are Completely Obsessed With

Let’s face it—Trader Joe’s isn’t just a grocery store; it’s a lifestyle. Fans practically have their own secret language of frozen favorites, seasonal drops, and snacks that sell out faster than pumpkin spice anything. From viral condiments to the frozen meals people stockpile, these are the Trader Joe’s products people can’t stop obsessing over.
October 20, 2025 Jesse Singer

I was just fired because I’m overweight. This can’t be legal, right?

Losing your job is bad enough—but being told (or suspecting) it’s because of your weight feels downright cruel. Can an employer really do that? Well, the honest answer is…it depends on where you live. Let’s break down how the law actually works, and what rights you actually do have.
October 16, 2025 Jesse Singer

I just got married and my new wife wants us to start saving to buy a house. I would rather just keep renting. Please tell me I'm right.

Welcome to your first big marital debate. To some, buying a home screams “adulting,” while to others renting whispers “freedom.” You’re both technically right—it just depends on your timing, your finances, what’s important to you, and how much you enjoy unclogging drains at 2 a.m.
October 15, 2025 Jesse Singer

I have outstanding debts of over $50,000 and a debt collector just told me I have 30 days to pay it back or I’ll be arrested. Is that true?

It’s a shocking claim many Americans hear when they fall behind on bills: “Pay up within 30 days—or you could be arrested.” Owing money is stressful enough without threats of jail. But come on—arrested? For debt? That can’t be right… can it?
October 14, 2025 Jesse Singer

My bank just told me they’re closing my accounts and have given me 30 days to move my money elsewhere. I didn't do anything wrong. Is this legal?

It’s a nightmare scenario: you walk into your bank—or check your app—only to find out your accounts are being shut down. No fraud alerts, no overdrafts, nothing unusual… yet you’re told you have just 30 days to move your money and move on. Can a bank really do this?
October 7, 2025 Jesse Singer