Money doesn’t grow on trees. That is a hard lesson for the youth to learn. Responsible financial practices can be difficult to follow. But they are often necessary. Debt can creep up very quickly. That’s the hardest lesson of all. Redditor Broad_Programmer_203 wanted to discuss their experience and get feedback, so they came to the […] More
As a family, you’d want to do anything you can to help them out when they’re in a pinch. But this notion of offering assistance no matter what is presumptuous. A teen struggled with her latest dilemma when her older brother approached her for a favor, and the conversation didn’t go over so well. So […] More
Entertainment would have us believe blended families lead to wacky hijinks, but reality is rarely so fun or funny. Joining a family with kids can be tricky, even if those kids are adults. Resentment and distrust are frequent obstacles to overcome. Any difficulties can be compounded by how their parents union ended. Was it an […] More
Being the one everyone relies on is something of a blessing and a curse. You should only feel flattered if people trust you so much that you’re always the one people turn to when they’re feeling down or need help. Of course, that can often result in your feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Especially if people […] More
Some parents are always willing and able to help their children out, no matter how old they get. Paying for their education, and continuing to lend them money on an almost regular basis. Other parents firmly believe that their children need to learn to make their own way in the world, and never lend them […] More
Planning for the future is daunting. Especially nowadays when nobody has any idea if there will even be a future. Living beyond what can be afforded is dangerous. That’s why so many people go hardcore on financial planning. The future is unknown. And money will always be a part of it. A deleted Redditor wanted […] More
When entering a marriage, the tradition states, “What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is yours.” Even so, not everyone wants to share everything with their new spouse. Including money. Sadly, some people never fully become aware of their spouse’s financial responsibility, or lack thereof, until after marriage. Sometimes resulting in dire situations, and drastic […] More
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
