Peter Kinney articles

Work shouldn’t make your shoulders tense the moment you see a hug coming from ten feet away. Yet many employees deal with that exact moment—your boss strides in with open arms, you’ve already asked him to stop, but he goes in anyway. Then HR brushes it off with a casual “He’s just old school,” which leaves you stuck between discomfort and a paycheck. If this feels uncomfortably familiar, the next steps matter. Keep reading, because the right response protects your space, your autonomy, and your career without pushing you into a showdown you didn’t ask for.

You never thought doing the right thing could put your career on the line. One moment, you catch your boss quietly slipping a few bills from the petty cash drawer. Next, you’re the one being accused of the theft you witnessed. Your stomach drops. The room spins. Suddenly, the truth doesn’t matter—only the story he’s spinning does. It’s unfair. It’s terrifying. And it feels like there’s no way out. But there is. You can protect yourself, and you can do it smartly. Here’s how to fight back when the person in charge turns the tables on you.

Franchising a restaurant offers a ready-made business model and a path to success for those willing to take the risk and put in the work.

Most jury duty lasts only a few days, but some trials can stretch into weeks or even months. If your employer stops paying you during this time, you may be facing a financial crisis.

Hidden add-ons are one of the oldest (and sneakiest) tricks in the car business. The good news? You might still be able to fight it, but you’ll need to know your rights and move fast. Let’s break down what happened, what you can do, and how to make sure it never happens again.

The plan was simple—use your emergency fund while your job stayed steady. Then work shifted, and security vanished right in the middle of costly repairs, leaving you scrambling to figure out your next move without a safety net. What to do?

An inheritance can feel like a reward and a riddle. One (or 44) wrong move (s), and that comfort cushion turns into a countdown clock you didn’t see coming.

Before streaming took over, families once gathered around humming projectors and spinning reels of color. Though some of these machines aren’t worth much today, their ingenious design and nostalgic glow keep collectors excited.

In 2024, Americans reported losing over $10 billion to fraud—much of it from credit card hacks and unauthorized transactions, according to the Federal Trade Commission. So, if your card suddenly shows $9,000 in luxury-store charges you didn’t make, you’re far from alone. The big question, however, is: are you financially responsible? If you act fast, then it’s not on you. Reason to learn what the law says, what your bank will do, and what steps you should take right now to stay protected.