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Mindfulness
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 days ago

Strategies to Manage Emotional Spending - Social Media Explorer

Emotional spending is driven by feelings rather than needs and can be managed by identifying triggers, adopting healthy alternatives, and setting financial boundaries.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Dear Abby: I think my friends should refund my vacation money, but they refuse

A traveler who canceled due to illness deserves reimbursement for prepaid shared accommodations; refusing repayment exploits the absent member and warrants reconsidering future joint trips.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The 30-Day Boundary Reset With Struggling Adult Children

Clear, consistent, loving boundaries with repeatable phrases prevent enabling adult children and improve both financial responsibility and mental health.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: I didn't have $200 for her private chef, and now my friend is mad at me

I am unemployed right now, so I try to be mindful of my expenses and always account for my necessities first. My friend reached out and invited me to a private dinner party at her home and requested $200 for attendance. That would cover the cost of the private chef and some other things. I couldn't spend that kind of money on a party. I explained to her that I could not afford to be there, and since then, she's been cold.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

My Sister-in-Law and Her Husband Haven't Worked in Nearly a Decade. Their Latest Life Update Is Going to Cost Us.

My partner's sister is expecting her third child in December, it was quite a surprise, she found out at 20 weeks. I'm happy for her and excited about the baby, but concerned about the financial side. She and her husband haven't worked in nearly a decade. They're barely getting by on government support, and my partner has loaned her money over the years. She currently owes him over $1,000-though she pays small amounts back, she borrows more than she repays.
Real estate
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I think it's rude to talk about kids in front of non-parents

Speak plainly about family status and financial boundaries: say 'My wife and I are child-free' and address roommate spending and saving concerns directly.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: I'm afraid I'll get in too deep on the rich women's trip

Let that person know that you appreciate being included and want to be able to go on the trip with them, but you do have limited resources. Ask what the expectation would be for expenses during the trip. This may feel awkward, but it's way better to learn now than to be away and unable to participate or contribute fully.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: After they married, she showed a different side of herself

It's too bad that your brother and his wife didn't talk about these things beforehand and map out a plan for the future, especially something as important as where they want to live. Obviously, you cannot control what he does, but you might recommend to him that the two of them sit down and review their goals for the future based on available resources, needs and desires.
Relationships
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Should I Use My Inheritance to Help My husband's Struggling Family?

Unexpected financial windfalls can create family conflict, particularly regarding the obligation to help financially struggling relatives.
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Parents Are Beyond Cheap. Their Latest Cost-Saving Hack Is the Last Straw.

It's essential to communicate personal boundaries with family while addressing financial concerns without causing defensiveness.
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Dave Ramsey helped us figure out how to stop financially supporting our extended family - this is how we did it

Prioritize your financial future over family financial obligations.
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