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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Looking for something, or not sure where to start? Just ask me.
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Here’s what I’ve been working on and watching this week — pick a lane and catch up.
📰 Debt Relief News & Enforcement
What’s happening — and who’s being sued or sanctioned.
- Dollar General Charged Me More Than the Shelf Price. Can I Get My Money Back?
- Maryland Settles With Cash Advance App Brigit for $600,000: What the Attorney General Alleges and What to Check Before Your Next Advance
- Microsoft Offered 60,000 Workers a Voluntary Exit. Before You Accept, Check Whether It Costs You Unemployment
- Should I Buy Anthropic Stock at the IPO? Check Your 401(k) Fund and How You’d Pay First (October 2026)
💥 Mythbusting: They Said What?
A money myth, corrected — with the receipts.
- They Said Federal Law Caps Loan Interest at 36%. It Does — but Only for Active-Duty Military and Their Families.
- They Said My Old Federal Student Loans Are Past the Statute of Limitations. Age Alone Won’t End Them.
- They Said the IRS Only Has 10 Years to Collect, So Just Wait It Out. The Clock Stops More Often Than You Think.
- They Said My Student Loans Die With Me So My Family Is Safe. Federal, Mostly. Private Depends on the Loan.
✉️ Your Money Actually: My Weekday Email
What I’m watching and what it means for your money. Free, every weekday.
- Who pays when you swipe your debit card
- Was Dollar General just nailed overcharging you?
- If You Are Trying to Avoid Bankruptcy, We’ve Got Something to Say
- Before your Medicare plan renews for 2027
🎙️ The Podcast
Real conversations about money, fear, and getting free.
- Still Paying for Last Christmas? Fix Cash Flow First
- 10 Things to Do After You File Bankruptcy
- Why Another Loan Won’t Fix Your Credit Card Debt
- Look Broke for a Year So You’re Not Broke for 10 Years
