FAMILY FINANCE

Apr 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Money struggles and tough love in families

A father in Ohio is torn over his 43-year-old daughter Patti, who keeps asking family for cash despite her unstable finances. Her two kids go to private school while her live-in boyfriend only pays rent and the couple’s relationship seems to revolve around the children. Patti’s spending habits stand

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Money Talk for Families: Simple Rules Everyone Can Use

Keeping money secrets in a household can hurt everyone. When couples split responsibilities, one person may handle all the bills while the other deals with investments. If an unexpected event happens, the less involved partner may not know where assets are hidden or how to protect them. A yearly

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Health Care Costs: A Hard Hit for Three Families

In the coming year, three families are bracing for a tough financial hit due to rising health care costs. The end of COVID-era subsidies is forcing them to make tough choices. In Wisconsin, a couple who once enjoyed comprehensive health coverage is now facing a stark reality. Chad and Kelley Bruns,

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Nov 10 2025FINANCE

Sharing Wealth: A Fair Approach to Supporting Adult Kids

A parent is in a bit of a pickle. They have three adult kids, all in their 20s, with different goals and needs. The oldest has a steady job, the youngest just graduated and is finding their way, and the middle one is heading to law school. The parent wants to support them all fairly, especially sinc

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Dec 12 2024FINANCE

Sister's Money Requests: A Never-Ending Story

Hey there, readers! Let's chat about this tricky situation. A young woman's sister keeps asking for money, pretending it's for their niece. But the woman suspects her sister might not be using the cash for its intended purpose. She's worried the money could be funding her sister's expensive lifestyl

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