family

And older woman with a middle-aged man.

My siblings disagree about caring for our aging parents, and finances are at the center of it. How can we settle this?

When aging parents need more help, sibling disagreements can quickly become emotional. When money enters the conversation, things can really messy.
June 29, 2026 Sammy Tran

A Guide To Building Your Emergency Fund

This guide will walk you through creating your first emergency fund, step by step.
August 30, 2023 Sammy Tran
White woman sitting surrounded by angry family members

I inherited money after a death in the family, and now everyone expects a share. Am I allowed to just tell them no?

A family member dies, and suddenly everyone has opinions about who deserves what. Maybe you inherited money, property, or investments, and now relatives are asking for a share. It is an uncomfortable situation that mixes grief with guilt, family expectations, and legal reality. So, if everyone expects you to divide the inheritance, are you actually obligated to say yes?
June 3, 2026 Penelope Singh
Two women arguing, looking worried.

My daughter moved back in “temporarily,” but it’s been two years. Do I start asking her to pay her share?

Many parents welcome adult children home expecting the arrangement to last a few months. Then life happens—and they're no closer to independence.
May 28, 2026 Sammy Tran
A daughter and elderly mother having an argument.

My parents expect me to support them financially as "repayment," but I can barely support myself. Can I really just say no?

Many adults feel guilty when parents ask for financial support. Cultural expectations and emotional pressure can make saying no feel selfish.
May 25, 2026 Sammy Tran
Worried woman with her fighting family in the background.

My child inherited money from my uncle, but now the whole family is fighting over it. What can I do?

An inheritance can quickly turn a mourning family into a divided one. Relatives may suddenly argue over fairness or who “deserves” influence over the money.
May 22, 2026 Sammy Tran