Overdue debt causes real stress, and calls from debt collectors can feel overwhelming. Attorney Lyle Solomon walks through 14 practical steps for settling debt with a creditor or collector: keep a collections log, validate the debt before paying, get every agreement in writing, and know the FDCPA protections that limit what collectors can do.

Lyle Solomon•Updated Jul 2026

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End of Life: A Grief Support Resource Guide

There is nothing in life harder than the death of a loved one. Grief is real, with both mental and physical symptoms, and even the very worst grief is survivable. This resource guide collects vetted links for coping with grief day to day, recognizing complicated grief, finding support groups, and supporting children and families through specific kinds of loss.

Brian Greenberg•Updated Jul 2026

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Health Resources for End-of-Life Care

End of life looks different for everyone, which makes planning ahead feel uncertain. This guide collects trusted resources for every stage: elder care and healthy aging, hospice and palliative care, advance directives, locating life insurance policies and filing claims, and grief support for the whole family.

Brian Greenberg•Updated Jul 2026

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Personal Loan Protection Insurance - Is It Worth It?

Personal loan protection insurance is a policy sold with a personal loan that pays some or all of the balance if you die, become disabled, or in some cases lose your job. It is convenient, but a standard level term life policy paired with disability insurance usually delivers more coverage per dollar and follows you across every debt, not just this one loan.

Brian Greenberg•Updated Jul 2026

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Living Will vs Living Trust - What Each Does and Costs

A living will and a living trust solve two different problems. A living will is an advance directive that records your medical treatment wishes if you cannot speak for yourself. A living trust is a legal entity that holds your assets during life and passes them to beneficiaries without probate. Most complete estate plans include both, alongside a last will and durable powers of attorney.

Brian Greenberg•Updated Jul 2026

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Renters Insurance Buyers Guide

Renters insurance is a contract that covers your personal belongings, liability, and additional living expenses while renting an apartment or house. It does NOT cover the building structure (that is the landlord's responsibility). The average U.S. renter pays $15 to $25 per month for $30,000 of personal property coverage with $100,000 liability.

Brian Greenberg•Updated Jun 2026