My Wealthy Grandfather Smiled and Asked, So… How Have You Been Spending Your $3.4 Million Trust Fund? The Room Went Silent. I Whispered, What Trust Fund? His Smile Faded Instantly—and Across the Table, My Parents Froze. | Raja Raja

This one hit me hard. Meet Ginger and Dal — third-generation Washington residents whose home was built by Ginger’s grandfather in 1910. For 23 years, they’ve poured their hearts into restoring it, planning to retire and live out their years right here in the home that’s been in their family for well over a century. But a 151% city property tax increase — from $1,057 to $2,657 — changed everything. Many were told taxes would be revenue neutral with the new evaluation and that's not what happened.