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‘They scratch the walls’: Washington woman, 66, was stuck in raccoon-infested government housing for a year

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Clark

Few things are as inconvenient than an unwanted visitor who just won’t leave. But the reality was more than mere annoyance for Washington, D.C. resident Linda Chaplin, whose apartment was overrun by raccoons for more than a year. After months of unanswered complaints, Chaplin has finally been able to move into a new space, according to ABC 7News. But the path to a new home has been anything but easy.
Multiple guests launch lawsuits against 2 Las Vegas Strip hotels, claiming they were ‘massacred’ by bedbugs

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Clark

A pair of hotels along the Las Vegas Strip are facing lawsuits after guests reported being bitten by bedbugs, one requiring a hospital visit. Four visitors filed three lawsuits — two against the Luxor Hotel & Casino and one against Treasure Island — on April 21, according to 8 News Now, with guests saying in court documents they were “massacred” by bedbugs and left with scars.
'Breakfast, lunch and dinner': Multiple guests launch lawsuits against 2 Las Vegas Strip hotels, claiming they were 'massacred' by bedbugs — how to avoid sleeping in an infested room

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Chris Clark

Bedbug lawsuits One lawsuit involves California woman Teresa Bruce, and says she stayed at the hotel Treasure Island last June. According to 8 News Now, Bruce’s lawsuit alleges staff confirmed the presence of bedbugs in her room. After switching rooms, she noticed further bites, and staff allegedly once again found bedbugs.
Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could Soon See 15% of Their Social Security Checks Being Garnished as Trump Administration Resumes Collections Efforts - Who’s at Risk and How to Prepare

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Chris Clark

Why your benefits could be garnished The government has long had the power to claw back a portion of Social Security benefits to repay defaulted federal student loans. But those collections were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pause was extended under the Biden administration, but President Trump has restarted the clock.
Houston man locked in bitter feud with neighboring renters - but homeowner argues he’s harassing paying guests

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Clark

When Bill Stewart bought his home in Houston’s upscale Walden neighborhood, he expected peace and quiet alongside an idyllic lake. What he didn’t expect was a battle of signs, arguments with neighbors and a cease-and-desist letter. Don't missThanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers.
‘You are despised’: Houston homeowner locked in bitter feud with revolving door of short-term renters next door — but the property owner counters he’s the one harassing paying guests

1 week ago | moneywise.com | Chris Clark

One neighborhood, two stories — and a legal minefield At the heart of the dispute is whether Stewart’s actions crossed a line.
New Jersey homeowner claims scammer destroyed her driveway - only to raise the cost of his work by thousands

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chris Clark

Catfishing schemes and tap-to-pay scams are on the rise, but there’s a new one that’s reportedly paving the way: the driveway scam. A New Jersey homeowner says she was approached at her front door in March by a company called “Total Paving and Masonry,” which apparently offers driveway repair services and group rates it claimed her neighbors had already taken advantage of.
Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re often paying those bills late

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Chris Clark

‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well.
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend

2 weeks ago | moneywise.com | Chris Clark

Financing your food? According to the survey, 25% of American BNPL users said they used the method to buy groceries in the past year. For Gen Z, that figure jumps to 33%. Across all categories, 41% said they made a late payment on a BNPL loan in the last year — a worrying sign that a short-term lifeline is becoming a long-term burden. So, why is this happening? Inflation and high grocery prices have backed many Americans into a corner.
We have 3 adult children and financially support the oldest — she’s married and unemployed with a kid. I think we should provide equal support but my husband disagrees. What do we do?

2 weeks ago | moneywise.com | Chris Clark

Create a plan Couples usually love their children and want to help, but their handouts may come at the expense of their own retirement planning. There’s no getting around the anxiety – and the money math – of just how much help their kids need. In this case, Mom and Dad are also a house divided. If you’re a parent and this scenario sounds familiar, you may already know that supporting your adult children financially is hard work.

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Chris Clark

Articles

‘They scratch the walls’: Washington woman, 66, was stuck in raccoon-infested government housing for a year

Multiple guests launch lawsuits against 2 Las Vegas Strip hotels, claiming they were ‘massacred’ by bedbugs

'Breakfast, lunch and dinner': Multiple guests launch lawsuits against 2 Las Vegas Strip hotels, claiming they were 'massacred' by bedbugs — how to avoid sleeping in an infested room

Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could Soon See 15% of Their Social Security Checks Being Garnished as Trump Administration Resumes Collections Efforts - Who’s at Risk and How to Prepare

Houston man locked in bitter feud with neighboring renters - but homeowner argues he’s harassing paying guests

‘You are despised’: Houston homeowner locked in bitter feud with revolving door of short-term renters next door — but the property owner counters he’s the one harassing paying guests

New Jersey homeowner claims scammer destroyed her driveway - only to raise the cost of his work by thousands

Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re often paying those bills late

‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend

We have 3 adult children and financially support the oldest — she’s married and unemployed with a kid. I think we should provide equal support but my husband disagrees. What do we do?

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