Relationships

Relationships



My husband inherited $200k but doesn't want to use that money to help cover my share of the bills after I lost my job. What now?

Inheriting a large sum of money often brings more tension to a marriage than financial relief.
February 3, 2026 Jane O'Shea

My boyfriend wants me to move in with him, but he doesn’t realize we could both lose our food stamps if we live together. What can I do?

When a couple move in together, it can change each person's eligibility for state benefits.
February 2, 2026 Marlon Wright

My ex-husband is using part of my own inheritance money to pay me child support. Is it too late to do anything?

There are many good reasons to not commingle your inheritance in a joint account.
January 29, 2026 Alex Summers

My ex left her high-paying job to go freelance. Now she has no job or health insurance, and wants me to double my child support payments. What now?

If your former spouse leaves a high-paying career of their own free will, how much extra are you obligated to pay in child support?
January 28, 2026 Sasha Wren

I’m okay but my husband may need long term care. What happens to our house if only one of us needs Medicaid?

You’re both retired, but while you're healthy, your husband is showing signs that he may soon need long term care. What happens to your family home if he needs to apply for Medicaid?
January 19, 2026 Jane O'Shea

I won $14,000 on a scratch ticket. My friend says I should pay for us to go to Europe in return for "all those lunches" she bought me. What do I say?

No sooner did you win a chunk of money on a scratch ticket than one of your friends suggest you take her on an all-expenses paid trip to Europe because she "bought lunch all those times."
January 16, 2026 Penelope Singh

My brother-in-law keeps telling us how much he’s been winning at sports betting. Then yesterday he asked us if he could borrow $2K till the end of the month. Now what?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?
December 23, 2025 Sammy Tran

I agreed to stay home with the kids, but now my husband says I didn’t “earn” half our assets during the divorce settlement talks. What now?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

My son just got a raise and wants to rush out and buy a brand-new pickup truck he doesn’t need. What can I tell him before he takes on a pile of debt?

Your son got a raise and the first thing he wants to do is buy a brand-new pickup truck. Before he takes on a truckload of debt for years to come, there are several points you can make to encourage him to spend the money more wisely.
December 29, 2025 Sasha Wren

My stepmom claims everything in dad’s house now belongs to her, including items he promised me. With no will, what can I legally do?

If a parent dies without a will and the surviving step-parent refuses to discuss the distribution of the estate with you, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
December 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

My 21-year-old nephew is executor of my brother’s estate. It’s obvious he has no clue what he’s doing and probate is at a standstill. What can I do?

Your nephew is the executor of your late brother’s estate, but the job is overwhelming him and probate has ground to a halt. We look at options to salvage the situation.
December 22, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I want us to use my husband’s Christmas bonus to pay off our credit card debt, but he’s insisting we splurge and “treat ourselves” instead. Now what?

Your husband’s Christmas bonus just came in, but instead of paying off debt, he wants to splurge on luxuries over the holidays. We look at ways to put the money to better use.
December 22, 2025 J.D. Blackwell