vacations

My wife gave me an ultimatum: either we go on vacation this year, rather than paying off our mortgage early, or she's done. What do I do?

My wife gave me an ultimatum: vacation or mortgage. This fun, honest finance article breaks down what to do when money goals clash with marriage, and how to choose wisely without wrecking your finances—or your relationship.
February 4, 2026 Jack Hawkins

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