Finance

Finance



I found out my tenants turned my rental property into an Airbnb—and are making more off it than I was charging in rent. Now what?

If tenants at your rental property have listed the place without permission, it's ciritcal to review your lease agreement before you proceed.
November 12, 2025 Sasha Wren

Diners Club issued the world’s first credit card in 1950. Today the average family receives six new credit card offers a month.

In 1950 New York, an enterprising group of friends started up the Diners Club card; the card made history as the first credit card.
November 12, 2025 Miles Rook

Before his downfall for insider trading, Ivan Boesky boasted that “greed is alright.” His words were made famous by the movie “Wall Street.”

Ivan Boesky’s rapid rise and stunning downfall was emblematic of 1980s Wall Street excess and inspired Hollywood’s most notorious character, Gordon Gekko.
November 11, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

My brother’s constantly broke but spends hundreds on sports bets. He wants to move in with me rent-free but only “for a little while.” What now?

Few situations test your patience like a sibling who’s broke, irresponsible with money, and now asking to move in with you. We look at how you can help without compromising your finances.
November 11, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My mom wants to downsize to an apartment, but my brother who lives in her house rent-free is pushing her to take out a reverse mortgage. Now what?

If your brother is trying to persuade your mother into taking a reverse mortgage, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this advice before anyone signs anything.
November 5, 2025 Sasha Wren

My husband inherited stocks worth $52K. That’s enough to pay our credit card debt. But he wants to hold and see if the share price goes up. What now?

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.
November 6, 2025 Miles Rook

Laid Off In Your 50s: Strategies For Moving Forward

Losing your job is bad enough, but being laid off in your 50s hits especially hard. We look at strategies for getting back on track.
October 30, 2025 Alex Summers

My husband hid over $100K in gambling debts while I thought he had the money invested. At 55, our retirement is off-track. What happens next?

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.
October 29, 2025 Sammy Tran

I paid for major repairs on our jointly inherited home. My sister says she never agreed to the upgrades and won’t reimburse me. What can I do?

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?
October 24, 2025 Marlon Wright

My best friend borrowed money “for groceries” but then showed up with a new handbag. I’m furious but don’t want to ruin our friendship. What now?

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.
October 27, 2025 Quinn Mercer

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