It’s easy to get jealous of people who have parents who are willing to help them financially and who, as a result, pretty much never have to worry about money. If these friends acknowledge their lucky situation, however, and otherwise don’t seem to be taking advantage of their parent’s kindness, then it’s hard to find […] More
Money… it changes everything. Money is an important part of life, but it can do things to people and relationships. There is always a question of who deserves it and why. That can lead to some thorny conversations. Case in point… Redditor Amy47101 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she […] 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
What motivates us in our actions? Money? Good intentions? Does motivation make a difference when it comes to the favors we ask of others? What happens when you ask for something for reasons others find less than desirable and they deny your request? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Careless_Goose_3110 when […] More
When you’re dating, there comes a time when you take a deeper dive into your relationship. Maybe you go in on a lease together, or adopt an animal you share. For aitaexchildmy, the issue came around due to an inheritance from her grandmother. The original poster (OP) got into a fight with her boyfriend over […] More
Money is a wonderful thing. It can bring great comfort and joy. It can also cause great stress and sorrow. Money matters in families can be especially problematic. Case in point… Redditor Thorawaycomm to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. He asked: “AITA […] More
Redditor thislovelylove has a 26-year-old sister with whom she has become estranged since their parents got divorced when they were younger. Recently, however, the sister announced she was getting married and invited our Redditor over to where she lives so the sister could share her remaining days as a single woman. Because our Redditor admitted […] More
Losing a loved one comes with numerous challenges. The hardest of course, is grief, which those close with the deceased will no doubt suffer for an indeterminate amount of time. While one of the more unpleasant challenges can be regarding any possible inheritance. As some family members might think that something the deceased left to […] More
There are two points of advice that some wish all who are in a relationship would receive: First, money issues are one of the top strains in a marriage, so communicating about it is key. Second, a person should remain at least a little independent of their partner, even if it’s only having a savings […] More
The death of a loved one often brings more than grieving. It can, unfortunately, bring a hefty amount of logistical and financial problem solving. One Redditor found that out the hard way recently. He posted about it on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), known as IneritanceVbrother on the site, […] More
Though the thought of death terrifies many, plenty of people take comfort in knowing that they can set aside some money for loved ones. Maybe even beyond the grave, they hope, they’ll still be offering some help. But as a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit demonstrated, sometimes the chosen plan […] More
We would all like to be able to say that we can help out our friends when they need it the most. But how we can help them will vary based on the situation, our resources, and more. And of course, our help should not be demanded or expected, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
