Finance

Finance



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

I built $7K in credit card debt while I was on disability for a broken leg. I’m back at work with reduced hours and can’t make payments. Now what?

You were off work for several months due to an injury, but because your disability payments didn’t cover all your expenses, you ended up going into debt. Let’s look at what options you have to get yourself out of the hole you're in.
September 4, 2025 Miles Rook

My husband cleaned out our joint account when he gave expensive gifts to his family. Now that I’m divorcing him, he refuses to reimburse me. What now?

If a spouse has almost emptied your joint bank account on the eve of divorce proceedings, you need to review strategies to protect your finances and restore some fairness.
September 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, And The Intelligent Investor

Benjamin Graham is often called the father of value investing. He and his book The Intelligent Investor were pivotal influences on the investing philosophy of Warren Buffett.
September 4, 2025 Sasha Wren

I inherited my grandma’s house. I want to renovate the place but her great-grandson is still living in the deteriorating house rent-free. Now what?

If you inherited a relative's house but a another relative is living in it rent-free, you need to know your rights, obligations, and some basic interpersonal strategies before you can move forward.
September 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I was set to receive a $200K inheritance, but my family’s still fighting over the will and legal costs are eating away the estate’s value. What now?

If you and your family members are bogged down in an acrimonious legal battle over an inheritance, you need to examine your options and plan your next steps wisely.
September 1, 2025 Marlon Wright