relationships

I let my boyfriend use my credit cards to build his brand. He's gone. The debt isn't. What now?

Let’s set the scene: you let your boyfriend use your credit cards to fund his “big brand vision.” Now, he's vanished into the ether like last season’s TikTok trend, but the debt is still hanging around like an unpaid tab. It’s painful, it’s personal, but most importantly—it’s solvable. Let’s walk through how to clean up this financial heartbreak, one bold step at a time.
August 1, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boyfriend makes twice as much as I do but insists we split everything 50/50. Is that fair?

Finances in a relationship can be tricky to navigate, particularly if you make less than your partner but they insist that you split everything 50/50. How are you supposed to come up with $1000 for rent when you only make $2000 a month, but they make $4000? This is on top of all of your other shared expenses. Let's examine what to do when your partnership begins to feel more like financial slavery.
July 25, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My ex put me on his health insurance. Now he wants me to pay half the premium even though we’ve broken up. Am I legally obligated?

After a breakup, one partner may remain on the other’s health insurance. If your ex is asking you to pay half the premium, are you legally obligated? This common situation raises questions about financial responsibility, enforceability, and boundaries. Let’s explore the legal facts, practical steps, and key points you need to consider moving forward.
July 18, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I refused to pay for my kids' college tuition, now they're saying they'll never speak to me again. Did I destroy my relationship with my own kids?

Paying for your kids' college tuition is something that a lot of parents do. But, some may choose not to, whether that's because they literally can't afford it, or because they want to teach them to be fiscally responsible on their own, here are some tips on how to navigate this sensitive issue.
June 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My roommate used my credit card "for emergencies." Now I’m $3,700 in debt and too scared to confront her. What should I do?

Imagine the trust it would take to give someone your credit card, only for them to rack up $3,700 in credit card debt, then refuse to pay it off. It could affect your entire financial future, and it needs to be remedied. Let's explore your options if you trusted your roommate with your credit card and they burned you like this.
July 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I make more money than my fiancée, but he refuses to contribute for basic things—despite working a 9-to-5 job and having "fun" money. What can I do?

Relationships are supposed to be about sharing financial burdens, but sometimes those scales can become unbalanced, throwing off the harmony and happiness in the relationship. Here's what to do if you think your relationship has become financially unbalanced.
June 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins