Life and Money With Helaine by Helaine Olen

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice April 07, 2020

Landlord Concerns in Pandemic Times

Hi, Helaine: I own a home that’s divided into four apartments. I live in one and rent out the other three units. I like some tenants more than others but never experienced a difficult problem until... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice March 31, 2020

Job Opportunity in Spain Is Tempting, but Dangerous

Hi, Helaine: My partner and I are both in our mid-40s. He earns about half what I do. Almost all our monthly income goes toward paying down our debt: There's the mortgage, two newer cars, a $40,000... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice March 24, 2020

Delayed Tax Deadline Raises Questions

Hi, Helaine: I see the government is allowing people to postpone paying their 2019 taxes till July of this year because of the coronavirus epidemic. I owe several thousand dollars. My taxes are pre... continue

Life and Money With Helaine in Advice March 17, 2020

Exhausted Caregiver Needs Advice

Hi, Helaine: I’ve been living with my elderly parent for two years. It wasn’t intentional. It’s a voluntary choice that became an entrapment. My sister wanted my dad to move into assisted living. I... continue