financial mistakes

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

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

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

My financial advisor mistakenly sold a block of shares against my wishes. When he saw the mistake, he bought the shares back at a 20% loss. What now?

You trust your financial advisor to do what you instruct him to. If he does something against your wishes that causes you to lose money, action needs to be taken.
August 29, 2025 Marlon Wright

I was getting eaten alive by the 15% interest on my student loan, so I paid it off using money from my 401k. Now I’ve got a huge tax bill. What now?

Paying off high-interest student loan debt is a major step in the right direction, but if you dipped into your 401(k) to do so, you’ll be on the hook for a lot more tax.
August 22, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

My sister borrowed money from me to help pay her medical bills. Now she’s taken off on a luxury tropical vacation instead of paying me back. Now what?

If a relative borrows money and then buys luxuries for themselves before paying you what they owe, it leaves a hole in your heart and your finances.
August 21, 2025 Jane O'Shea