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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: Mr. Cheapo is getting married, and his wedding plan is ludicrous

Herb's insistence on guests paying for their meals signals poor wedding etiquette and may lead to future relationship problems.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: My fiance called me selfish because I think his credit score is his own problem

Prioritizing one's own credit over a partner's request for assistance with credit is not selfish, but rather a protective measure.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Who Pays for What? How Co-Owners Can Share Mortgage, Maintenance, and Bills Fairly

Pooling resources helps buyers enter the market together, but financial responsibilities must be shared transparently.
#credit-cards
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I'm finished with this friendship since I realized what she was doing

You two have different attitudes about money. Hers comes across as immature, if I'm being my most generous, predatory if I'm being less so.
Relationships
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I Have A Perfect 800 Credit Score, What Can Credit Cards Do For Me Now?

Maintaining good credit requires ongoing responsible card usage to enhance credit scores and secure rewards.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

No inheritance for you, kids... why Ireland's super-rich won't be keeping it in the family ?

Aidan believes that exposing his children to the challenges of managing wealth early on could lead to mismanagement, which is why he sets strict conditions for their inheritance.
Wearables
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: It's overwhelming to be the successful sibling

Set aside a specific amount of money that you are willing to share with your family. Let them know that you have allocated limited resources to help them, but when it's gone, they are on their own.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

One in four couples spending up to 50,000 to pay for wedding, with almost a half willing to go into debt for celebration

The average cost of an Irish wedding is now between €10,000 and €20,000.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: How can I get my roommate to turn on the air conditioning?

Roommate dynamics can lead to resentment when shared responsibilities and expenses are uneven.
Loss of parents can bring out childhood dynamics among siblings, requiring emotional negotiation.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: I keep replaying the moment this date went bad

Don't let one bad date shake your confidence; it's possible to move on and find better opportunities in dating.
Feeling pressured to financially support family can be challenging, especially when it feels unfair.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We paid 40,000 for a log cabin for my father - but now he's in a home and my brother says the cabin is his'

Navigating family disagreements can complicate essential matters like caregiving and financial responsibilities.
#california
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
California

Californians are late paying 18% of their student loans

Californians have relatively low student loan delinquency rates compared to the national average despite financial pressures.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago
California

18% of California student loans are delinquent

Californians have a relatively low student loan delinquency rate compared to the national average.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My 30-Year-Old Sibling Has Never Had a Full-Time Job. I'm Already Dreading What's Coming Down the Line.

You may be putting the cart before the horse here. Sure, there are signs that your sibling isn't doing a stellar job handling their finances, and you might even be right that there's a good chance they'll hit you up for money down the road.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Suddenly Came Into a Large Sum of Money and Decided to Do Something Nice for My Family. My Brother Is Furious.

Winning the lottery can create complexities in relationships, especially with family who feel entitled to a share of the winnings, as you're experiencing.
Parenting
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Got a $2,800 Hospital Bill for Treatment as a Minor - Am I Responsible for This Cost?

Minors are not obligated to pay medical bills incurred during childhood.
Options exist for managing unexpected medical bills effectively.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Amex's Gen Z and millennial cardholders are bucking industrywide trends, CEO says

Younger American Express credit card holders are bucking industrywide trends regarding fiscal responsibility, said Amex CEO Stephen Squeri. Squeri said during an earnings call on Thursday, in which the company surpassed Wall Street expectations, that millennial and Gen Z customers are "performing significantly better, both from a FICO perspective and from a delinquency perspective, than the industry."
Digital life
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

The Coachella payment plan is financially smart, actually

Coachella's payment plan, which has been popular for years, allows fans to secure tickets without high-interest debt, promoting financial responsibility.
NYC music
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