Relationships

Relationships



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 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

My mom invested her retirement money into my business. It failed and now she wants me to pay her back. What should I do?

Discover what to do when a parent invests their retirement savings into your business and the venture fails. This practical, compassionate guide offers expert advice on navigating family finances, repairing trust, setting repayment plans, and rebuilding relationships after a business setback. Perfect for entrepreneurs facing tough conversations and emotional financial decisions.
December 11, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Dad left us all equal shares of his estate, but my sister claims she deserves more because she lived closer and “handled the emotional labor.” Now what?

Your dad left equal shares of the estate to all the siblings, but your sister wants a larger share because she feels she did more for him in his last days. We look at how to navigate this delicate situation.
December 9, 2025 Peter Kinney

I received a lay-off notice from my job, and now my ex-wife is demanding half my severance package. What now?

You were laid off, which was already a shock. Now your ex‑wife is demanding half of your severance. We look at your options.
December 5, 2025 Penelope Singh

I let my roommate borrow my car and now I’m getting notices of fines and penalties for his unpaid parking tickets. What do I do?

You made the mistake of lending your car to your roommate, and now you face a stack of fines and late fees for all the unpaid parking tickets he's accumulated. Here’s what to do to straighten out this mess.
December 8, 2025 Sammy Tran

We just inherited our parents’ house, but my sister wants to sell it to her friend for far below market value. What now?

You and your siblings inherited your parents’ house, but your sister wants to accept an offer well below market value. We look at what you need to do to protect your interests.
December 8, 2025 Miles Rook

My wife wants to prop up her brother’s failing office supply business using our retirement savings. Now what?

Your wife wants to help her brother’s floundering business, and she sees dipping into your retirement fund as a way to do that. It's critical that you both review what’s really at stake here.
November 27, 2025 Sammy Tran

My husband refuses to discuss retirement planning even though we’re in our 50s. What can I do to start this process on my own?

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.
November 28, 2025 Miles Rook