Finance

Finance



I negotiated a “hardship pause” with the collection agency when I lost my job, but they added late fees and interest. Now what?

You negotiated a hardship pause to give you breathing space after losing your job. But now you find new late fees and interest charges on the paused account. We look at the legality of this and what you can do.
October 22, 2025 Sammy Tran
vintage game console

Old Video Game Consoles That Sell For Thousands

Old game consoles used to be stashed away in closets or sold at yard sales for a few bucks. But today? Some of them are collector goldmines.
October 13, 2025 Allison Robertson

My son turned down three job offers because they didn’t 'fit his career goals', but he’s behind on bills and asking me for money. Now what?

Your son has passed on several job offers, but is asking for financial assistance. We look at ways to motivate him to get back to work.
October 1, 2025 Miles Rook

Enron: The Anatomy Of A Fiasco

The Enron scandal was the biggest corporate fraud in American history, a cautionary tale about weak oversight and unethical practices.
September 22, 2025 Peter Kinney

I inherited a rental property from my dad earlier this year, but the tenants refuse to pay rent and I have to cover the expenses. What now?

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.
September 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

I loaned $15K to my son to cover medical expenses but instead of paying me back, he bought a new car, calling the loan “his inheritance." Now what?

You lent your son $15,000 for medical expenses, but when he recuperated from his health problem, he bought a new car and dismissed repayment by calling it “his inheritance.” Let's see what options you have to fix this situation.
September 17, 2025 Sasha Wren

Getting The Most Out Of Balance Transfer Credit Cards—And Pitfalls To Avoid

Balance transfer credit cards can be powerful tool for managing debt, but you have to understand the strategies and the risks involved.
September 17, 2025 Miles Rook

I inherited $80K from my mom. My siblings want me to share the money, but the will names me as sole beneficiary. They threatened to sue. What now?

You inherited $80,000 as sole beneficiary of your mother’s will, but your siblings are demanding a share and threatening a lawsuit. We review your options.
September 16, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I missed the prepayment penalty clause in my student loan agreement. Now I’m being charged extra for paying off my loan early. What can I do now?

You might not get much relief from paying your stdent loan off early if the lender has included a hefty prepayment penalty. Knowing what your options are is the first step toward dealing with it.
September 9, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Difference Between Chapter 7 Bankruptcy And Chapter 13: What You Need To Know

Knowing the distinctions between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy will allow you to make an informed, life-changing financial decision.
September 11, 2025 Peter Kinney

I paid my loan off more than a year ago, but it still shows up on my credit report as open. My credit score has also been downgraded. What’s going on?

We review what to do if your credit report shows a fully paid loan account as still open and your credit score has dropped as a result.
September 9, 2025 Alex Summers

I inherited 60K$ from my dad before his debts were paid. I have to return the money, but I already spent it to pay my credit card debt. Now what?

You received $60,000 from your dad before his estate’s debts were settled. You used the money to pay off credit cards, only to find out creditors to the estate have to be repaid first. What options do you have?
September 10, 2025 Alex Summers