These Friends Promised To Split A $1200 Rental Cost, But Ghosted The Person Who Paid Upfront
March 27, 2026
“Meanwhile, I’m sitting here with $1200 dollars on my credit card for a trip that is supposed to happen in 10 days. I agreed to spend $240. Not $1200. I am not the group’s credit card. I am not a bank. I did not volunteer to front a thousand dollars for…
How To Get Back Money From Someone Who Owes You
In this very special issue of Stephen Please, I am answering questions about all things college. We’ve got letters from three undergrads dealing with various campus crises. For maximum effect, please…
My notes basically consist of a back-and-forth with myself, debating if this is literally just hot chocolate, but I guess I can see why Tyra doesn’t want to give it that label. It’s not as sweet, and of course, it comes in different flavors. My conclusion? This…
People Who Ignored Their Health Problems Share What They Wish They Paid Attention To Sooner
January 30, 2026
(Cont’d) “They did ultrasounds and told me everything was normal, yet it took 10 Depo-Provera pills to stop my cycle that had already been going for 59 days straight. Something wasn’t normal. I begged and begged for a second opinion. (I’m a veteran…
“Well, I’d rather cry in a Ferrari.’ Funny, but it’s also not the full picture. People think we’re either too dismissive about money or too obsessed with it, but it’s really in the middle, like most of life. You can be financially sound and still be…

