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5 summer destinations that still have rentals available
Revenge travel. Have you heard of it? That’s the term being used for the expected surge of vacations set to take place this summer as more vaccinated Americans make up for a year of lost travel. Read More
I bought my parents’ house at below-market rate — my sister wants me to give her $50K to build my mother an annex. Is that fair?
‘My sister has a bunch of lumber sitting on her lawn, and no money to pay the contractor.’ Read More
My ex-wife passed away. I’m the beneficiary on her life insurance. Her family wants me to pay her funeral expenses and won’t leave me alone
‘I blocked my ex-in-laws, and now I received a threatening voicemail from a blocked number, so I’ve taken it upon myself to notify the authorities.’ Read More
Americans are opening their wallets, and ready to splurge (mostly on one thing)
Exhaling after more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions, consumer confidence is on the rise. Read More
My ex-husband has a life-insurance policy on me — and jokes he’ll be ‘Suspect No. 1’ if I die. Other than haunting him, what can I do?
‘The thought of him benefiting from my death infuriates me, especially because of how badly I was treated by him.’ Read More
States pulling the plug on federal unemployment benefits could be ‘disappointed’ — consumer spending may take a hit
Many workers in states that are cutting benefits ‘will be desperate to keep body and soul together,’ said Stephen Wandner, a senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance Read More
My friend of 30 years owes me $20,000 after living in my apartment rent-free. She texted on my birthday to say she misses our friendship
‘Her texts mentioned nothing about paying me back. I have already made peace with the lost money, and lost friendship.’ Read More
Will companies need to drag employees back to the office? Many Americans are hoping for a hybrid model
‘Is remote work here to stay? Our survey indicates that employees overwhelmingly hope it persists in some form.’ Read More
Can I refinance my late mother’s house? I’ve spent $20,000 on repairs — and I’m running out of money
‘My brother signed the paperwork giving me full responsibility of the property, due to him living in another country and not wanting to be bothered.’ Read More
My boyfriend’s brother gave me $6,000 to buy a house 12 years ago. It rose 128% in value. How much should I give him back?
‘I bought the house for $125,000 and it is now worth approximately $285,000, with a total owed of $185,000.’ Read More
