This pricey state is incentivizing affordable housing projects — but experts say that won't be enough. What would it take to fix the housing crisis?

Utah’s experiment shows both the promise and the limits of state-driven housing fixes. Couples and families like the Potokars now own homes they once thought impossible, thanks to targeted incentives ...

House flippers bought the house next door — and now it seems they’re intentionally building a fence on my side of the property line. What should I do?

Melanie’s next-door neighbors just sold their home, and she learned that the new owners were property flippers when they ...

The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)

This discontent may reflect today’s economic climate, but it could also signal something deeper: that American workers are ...

Alabama couple weigh selling home after break-in — but Dave Ramsey says the husband’s being a ‘drama queen.’ What they can do before listing the house

Having your property broken into is never easy to process. It can prompt all kinds of emotions and drive future decisions — ...

I was planning to retire by 55 — but my son has asked me to help pay his $250K college tuition. Should I delay my early retirement by 5 years to help?

Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to ...

What are spouses entitled to when inheriting a 401(k)?

Your spouse’s employer plan may force you into withdrawals sooner than you think. Here’s what you need to know.

I'm scared my spendy parents will go bankrupt — after already borrowing $100K to stay afloat. What can I do?I'm scared my spendy parents will go bankrupt — after al…

When monthly income is eaten up by mortgage, loan payments and ongoing bills, and you need to borrow more to pay existing ...

A debt collector is after my 9-year-old son for a $3K medical test. How do I fix it and get them off our back?A debt collector is after my 9-year-old son for a $3K medical …

These disputes can start with something as small as a clerical error.

You’re doing better than around 50% of Americans if you check off just 1 of these 3 boxes — how do you stack up?

But the threshold for the top 50% by certain financial parameters is surprisingly low. It doesn’t take much to put yourself in a better position than around half the country’s adults. In fact, if you ...

Boreout versus burnout

People experiencing burnout tend to dread going to work and experience high levels of stress. Sometimes, the symptoms can be ...

Your hospital bill could be as much as 900% cheaper outside your home state — if you know how to 'shop around' for cheaper health care. Here's how

Costs can vary ninefold [3] across state lines and about threefold within the same state. That means you could pay nine times ...

My parents — who declared bankruptcy when I was 10 — want me to lend them $30K to open a restaurant. They swear they've changed. What should I do?

Growing up, Sam’s parents were not smart with money. They declared bankruptcy when he was 10 years old after living as ...