Money can be a glorious thing to have. It can also be the root of all evil. That’s why so many people are trepidatious about lending it out to loved ones. Many families and relationships have been torn apart because of unpaid loans. Redditor Strict-Obligation412 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So […] More
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” is a line from Act 1, Scene 3 of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The character Polonius is giving advice to his son Laertes as he is going off to college. But stuff happens in life and most people at one time or another require a loan or a […] More
Even the most disciplined and frugal souls occasionally find themselves struggling with their finances. Not always as to whether or not they’ll be able to pay the bills, necessarily, but whether or not they can justify making certain purchases. For every now and then, who hasn’t been tempted to splurge on something they know might […] More
Financial responsibility is a skill that not everyone carries. Many people are so careful with their finances, that they factor in and calculate everything before any purchase, even if it’s for a one-dollar can of soda. Others however don’t worry about their financial situation when out shopping or on vacation, feeling that it will just […] More
Friendly card games are something a lot of people partake in with either friends or family. But when large sums of money get involved, is it still just a friendly game? Especially when players are actually pressured to pay those large sums. A bystander is asking questions about family card game etiquette after their teenage […] More
Loaning friends or family money can be a very risky endeavor. Those who can afford to often have no trouble lending money without a second thought, and never expect to be paid back. Others however view a loan for precisely what it is, a loan, and not only expect to be paid in full but […] More
When there’s a family health crisis, we all do what we can to contribute. But for Redditor ThrowRA77474 the expectation was a little too large. This led the Original Poster (OP) to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). They asked: “AITA for not wanting to use my college fund to pay for my brother’s treatment?” […] More
Money. Everybody needs it. It makes the world go round. It can also cause massive chaos. Money issues can be especially difficult in personal relationships. Case in point… Redditor Effective-Branch7237 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. He asked: “AITA […] More
Nearly all of us have found ourselves in a position where we did something despite the warnings of others not to. More often than not, we eventually learn the hard way why we were advised against doing something. On the flip-side, sometimes we can’t help but feel vindicated, or even laugh, when we warn people […] More
Many people dream of owning a dog. Even though the experience of caring for a dog isn’t exactly what many might have imagined it would be. For all the love, joy, and comfort dogs bring, some people simply aren’t prepared for the time and effort caring for dogs requires. Not to mention the cost. Such […] More
Anyone who has pursued higher education and had to take out student loans in order to continue taking classes can agree that the repayment process is nothing short of frustrating. But we should hardly expect someone else to pay the way for us, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. When he received an […] More
Though we probably haven’t all dated one, we’ve likely all known someone who was a little too comfortable deciding how to spend someone else’s money. Often, that’s because they couldn’t manage their own money, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor wirhm was proud of herself for paying off her student loans. But when […] More
