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Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.

More young people are filing for bankruptcy, lawyers say. Here's why.

Bankruptcy filings among young adults have increased due to high living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit.

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Can filing for bankruptcy really bring you financial freedom? The pros weigh in.

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.

More young people are filing for bankruptcy, lawyers say. Here's why.

Bankruptcy filings among young adults have increased due to high living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit.

US news

Can filing for bankruptcy really bring you financial freedom? The pros weigh in.

Dave Ramsey Warns Households Under $100K: Financing a New Car Before Paying Off High-Interest Debt Is a Trap

Taking on new debt while managing existing high-interest debt exacerbates financial struggles and prolongs the debt cycle.

Dave Ramsey Tells Wife Hiding $18K Debt to Confess to Her Debt-Free Husband Tonight

Separate finances can lead to financial crises going unnoticed, compounding debt and shame in relationships.

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Dave Ramsey Warns Households Under $100K: Financing a New Car Before Paying Off High-Interest Debt Is a Trap

Taking on new debt while managing existing high-interest debt exacerbates financial struggles and prolongs the debt cycle.

Dave Ramsey Tells Wife Hiding $18K Debt to Confess to Her Debt-Free Husband Tonight

Separate finances can lead to financial crises going unnoticed, compounding debt and shame in relationships.

Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

Open and honest financial conversations strengthen relationships and are essential for couples to navigate their future together.

Boston real estate

Jade Warshaw to Caller With $48K in Debt Expecting $40K Settlement: 'Money Can't Solve Bad Habits'

Money alone cannot solve poor financial habits; education on financial principles is essential for lasting change.

Dave Ramsey Tells Wife With $30,000 in Hidden Debt: 'The Debt Is the Symptom, Not the Problem'

Hiding debt in a mortgage refinance can worsen financial and relational issues, as it secures unsecured debt against the home.

US politics

Paying Only the Minimum on $5,000 in Credit Card Debt Could Take Decades to Clear

US politics

She's 73 with $40,000 in credit card debt, and retirement is out of the question

Dave Ramsey Tells Wife With $30,000 in Hidden Debt: 'The Debt Is the Symptom, Not the Problem'

Hiding debt in a mortgage refinance can worsen financial and relational issues, as it secures unsecured debt against the home.

US politics

Paying Only the Minimum on $5,000 in Credit Card Debt Could Take Decades to Clear

US politics

She's 73 with $40,000 in credit card debt, and retirement is out of the question

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When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.

Poker

Credit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune

Credit delinquency rates have increased significantly among sports bettors, particularly affecting Gen Z and millennials after legalization in the U.S.

Poker

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When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.

Poker

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Credit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune

Credit delinquency rates have increased significantly among sports bettors, particularly affecting Gen Z and millennials after legalization in the U.S.

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Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching for Parent PLUS Borrowers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes the largest overhaul to the federal student aid system in decades, limiting loan repayment and debt forgiveness options for borrowers.

SF parents

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

When Employees Lose Jobs, Their Kids Lose Scholarships

Joe Behen's job loss raises concerns about his daughter's tuition-exchange scholarship at USC.

Mindfulness

How Financial Anxiety Clouds Your Brain

Financial worries impair cognitive functions, affecting decision-making and performance, rather than reducing inherent intelligence.

fromTruthout

Low-Income Moms Struggle to Keep Their Families Afloat Amid Gas Price Increases

Luna Rosado, a single mother, has seen her gas expenses rise by $40 weekly due to a 30 percent increase in prices after the war in Iran. This has resulted in $160 less for groceries and other necessities each month, forcing her to constantly adjust her budget.

Washington DC

NYC parents

I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

Martin Odum and his wife are raising their grandson Noah, who has spina bifida, after previously raising their granddaughter.

What Estranged Parents Wish Others Understood

Estrangement from adult children creates a unique, unresolved grief for parents, marked by ambiguity and a lack of social recognition.

13 hours ago

The hardest thing about being the calm one in a family is that your steadiness becomes load-bearing. Everyone leans on it, nobody asks what holds it up, and the day you finally crack, people don't comfort you. They panic. Because your collapse threatens the architecture, and the architecture was always more important than you were. - Silicon Canals

The calm family member often bears the burden of emotional labor, managing others' feelings while suppressing their own.

Jade Warshaw to $130K Breadwinner Couple: 'You Can't Stay in That House' Unless Wife Goes Part-Time

High mortgage payments can drastically affect lifestyle choices and financial stability for families.

Dave Ramsey Tells $600K Engineer Who Lost Job: Keep Cash, Don't Pay Off San Francisco Mortgage

Maintaining cash liquidity is more beneficial than paying off a mortgage, especially in a volatile job market.

16 hours ago

Jade Warshaw to $130K Breadwinner Couple: 'You Can't Stay in That House' Unless Wife Goes Part-Time

High mortgage payments can drastically affect lifestyle choices and financial stability for families.

Dave Ramsey Tells $600K Engineer Who Lost Job: Keep Cash, Don't Pay Off San Francisco Mortgage

Maintaining cash liquidity is more beneficial than paying off a mortgage, especially in a volatile job market.

When Your Adult Child Says 'I Hate You' and Then Wants Money

Emotional outbursts from adult children often stem from overload, and parents should change their responses to reset dynamics.

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.

Parenting

I Did Something Risque to Pay for College. Maybe My Kids Don't Need to Know.

When Your Adult Child Says 'I Hate You' and Then Wants Money

Emotional outbursts from adult children often stem from overload, and parents should change their responses to reset dynamics.

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.

Parenting

I Did Something Risque to Pay for College. Maybe My Kids Don't Need to Know.

Dave Ramsey Tells Unmarried Mom With $25,000 She's One Breakup Away From Being Homeless

Financial stability requires legal protection; without marriage, a stay-at-home mother risks becoming financially vulnerable if her partner leaves or dies.

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.

Humor

Dave Ramsey's Blunt Message to Couples Still Deep in Debt: 'You're Broke'

Prioritizing debt repayment over discretionary spending is crucial for financial progress.

fromFast Company

Why your credit score might be slipping even if you're doing everything right

The average American's FICO score is now down to 714 - a two point decline over the course of the last year, reflecting a troubling trend in credit health.

Education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Ohio Dominican Misses Bond Payment

Ohio Dominican University missed a bond payment, raising concerns about its financial stability, but officials assert there are no plans to close the institution.

#financial-anxiety

Mindfulness

People who grew up watching their parents check the mailbox with visible anxiety understand something about money that no financial literacy course will ever teach - that scarcity isn't a budget problem, it's a nervous system state - Silicon Canals

9 subtle behaviors that reveal someone grew up in a household where money was discussed in whispers, and why those behaviors persist long after financial security has arrived - Silicon Canals

Financial behaviors are shaped by early experiences and trauma, not just knowledge or information gaps about money.

Mental health

There's a specific kind of financial anxiety that has nothing to do with how much money you have. It belongs to people who finally became comfortable but never updated the internal math that was written during scarcity, so every purchase still runs through a threat calculator from 1997. - Silicon Canals

Financial anxiety often stems from past experiences rather than current financial realities, affecting decision-making even in improved circumstances.

Mental health

The financial anxiety that never goes away no matter how much money you earn is not a mindset problem it's your nervous system still living in the economy you grew up in - Silicon Canals

Financial anxiety stems from somatic nervous system encoding of childhood money experiences, not rational spreadsheet analysis or current financial reality.

Mindfulness

People who grew up watching their parents check the mailbox with visible anxiety understand something about money that no financial literacy course will ever teach - that scarcity isn't a budget problem, it's a nervous system state - Silicon Canals

Financial anxiety stems from deep-rooted emotional experiences rather than just a lack of knowledge about budgeting or financial concepts.

9 subtle behaviors that reveal someone grew up in a household where money was discussed in whispers, and why those behaviors persist long after financial security has arrived - Silicon Canals

Financial behaviors are shaped by early experiences and trauma, not just knowledge or information gaps about money.

There's a specific kind of financial anxiety that has nothing to do with how much money you have. It belongs to people who finally became comfortable but never updated the internal math that was written during scarcity, so every purchase still runs through a threat calculator from 1997. - Silicon Canals

Financial anxiety often stems from past experiences rather than current financial realities, affecting decision-making even in improved circumstances.

Mental health

The financial anxiety that never goes away no matter how much money you earn is not a mindset problem it's your nervous system still living in the economy you grew up in - Silicon Canals

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20 hours ago

Ramsey Team Tells 22-Year-Old Who Blew $40K to Sell $76,000 Truck and Drive a Beater

Colin should sell his truck and stocks, take a loan to cover the shortfall, and buy a cheaper vehicle to improve his financial situation.

Jade Warshaw Tells Debt-Free Caller: Put Your Boundary With Mom in Writing

Clear and decisive communication is essential when setting boundaries with aging parents regarding living arrangements.

Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune

Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.

Boston real estate

Our Precarious Careers Are Forcing a Terrible Spending Habit on Us. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way.

Buying a home may not be financially smarter than renting, especially if planning to sell quickly due to job uncertainty.

#student-loans

Millions of student-loan borrowers risk being driven into a 'shadow' market of costly private lenders, a new report says

Risky lending products may increase as federal student-loan repayment changes could push borrowers towards subprime lenders.

Higher education

Gen Z's credit score is in free-fall as delinquencies rise under Trump's student loan crackdown | Fortune

Retirement

Ramsey Tells $700K Saver Marrying Pharmacist With $220K Debt: 'You'll Need a Stiff Bourbon After This'

UK politics

Student loans: My debt rose 20,000 to 77,000 even though I'm paying'

US politics

fromTruthout

Here's How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans

Federal wage garnishment for defaulted student loans will deepen financial hardship for millions of borrowers already unable to afford payments.

Education

Student-loan borrowers just got more time to prevent their tax refunds from being seized.

The Department of Education temporarily paused wage garnishment and tax-refund seizures to give defaulted student-loan borrowers extra time to arrange repayment.

Millions of student-loan borrowers risk being driven into a 'shadow' market of costly private lenders, a new report says

Risky lending products may increase as federal student-loan repayment changes could push borrowers towards subprime lenders.

Gen Z's credit score is in free-fall as delinquencies rise under Trump's student loan crackdown | Fortune

A generation of young Americans is experiencing collapsing credit scores due to aggressive student loan collections by the Trump administration.

Ramsey Tells $700K Saver Marrying Pharmacist With $220K Debt: 'You'll Need a Stiff Bourbon After This'

Paying off $220,000 in student loans is financially sound despite emotional discomfort.

UK politics

Student loans: My debt rose 20,000 to 77,000 even though I'm paying'

fromTruthout

US politics

Here's How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans

Education

Student-loan borrowers just got more time to prevent their tax refunds from being seized.

Psychology says people who grew up poor and became successful often can't fully enjoy it - not because they're ungrateful, but because some part of them never stopped waiting for it to disappear - Silicon Canals

Successful individuals often struggle with feelings of scarcity and anxiety about their financial stability, despite their achievements.

You know you grew up lower-middle-class if the most stressful sound of your childhood was the phone ringing at dinner - and you understood, before anyone explained it, that some calls meant someone needed something the family didn't quite have, and that understanding became the background noise of every evening for years - Silicon Canals

Growing up lower-middle-class means living with constant worry, always one crisis away from trouble despite appearing fine on the outside.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Every time you borrow from a bank, you're paying more than you think - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Opportunity cost in loans includes lost potential earnings from repayment dollars, not just the interest rate paid.

Education

Nobody teaches you that class isn't about income. It's about which mistakes are survivable. A rich kid's DUI becomes a learning experience. A poor kid's missed rent payment becomes a credit score that follows them for seven years. Same species, different physics. - Silicon Canals

Credit scores reflect structural inequalities, where similar mistakes lead to vastly different consequences based on financial safety nets.

Dave Ramsey Is Right About Why Americans Are Spending More and Feeling Worse

Emotional spending leads to financial problems, as people seek fulfillment through material possessions rather than saving.

Silicon Valley

8 habits that seem financially responsible but are actually the exact things keeping lower middle class families stuck forever - Silicon Canals

Real estate

I Want to Teach My Kids One Final Lesson From Beyond the Grave. Trust Me, They Deserve It.

Dave Ramsey Is Right About Why Americans Are Spending More and Feeling Worse

Emotional spending leads to financial problems, as people seek fulfillment through material possessions rather than saving.

Silicon Valley

8 habits that seem financially responsible but are actually the exact things keeping lower middle class families stuck forever - Silicon Canals

Real estate

I Want to Teach My Kids One Final Lesson From Beyond the Grave. Trust Me, They Deserve It.

more#personal-finance

Dave Ramsey Left Speechless as 26 and 27-Year-Olds Pay Off $184,000 House in 32 Months

Addison and Autumn paid off a $184,000 mortgage in 32 months using an income-flooring strategy.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

College Pays Off, but Not Equally

Return on investment for college degrees in California varies significantly by region, affecting earnings potential for graduates.

fromBuzzFeed

Millennial Parents Are Sharing Their Endless Financial Struggles, And It's Painfully Relatable

Millennial dads are experiencing significant financial stress and concerns about their economic situation.

People who genuinely understand money but still feel broke aren't bad with finances. They grew up in a system where having enough was redefined every time they relaxed, so their brain permanently registers stability as the moment before loss. - Silicon Canals

Money anxiety stems from childhood experiences of financial instability where relief was followed by new crises, not from financial illiteracy or lack of knowledge.

fromIndependent

'If you are using credit cards to take out cash, you need to cut up your card' - money experts share their credit card dos and don'ts

Credit cards can be very dangerous from a financial well-being perspective, if used irresponsibly. The temptation to use one to fund a big holiday or a new sofa that you can't afford can be seriously tempting.

Relationships

People who grew up calculating whether they could afford both the drink and the entree before anyone else sat down don't stop doing that math when they earn six figures. The arithmetic isn't financial anymore. It's a loyalty ritual to a younger version of themselves who promised never to be caught without an exit. - Silicon Canals

Child poverty in the U.S. leads to adult poverty more than in Denmark, Germany, the UK, or Australia, with lasting effects beyond financial circumstances.

fromSocial Media Explorer

Parental Burnout Is a Social Problem, Not a Personal Failure

Parental burnout has reached unprecedented levels, with over 40% of parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed daily.

Online marketing

4 weeks ago

Balancing Credit Building with Credit Caution - Social Media Explorer

Build credit steadily and intentionally through consistent, responsible use rather than aggressive account opening, as time and payment history matter more than rapid activity.

Delony Tells $200K Earner Keeping Separate Finances After Wife's $9K Secret Debt: 'You Have to Have This Conversation'

Financial infidelity can lead to long-term trust issues, resulting in separate finances that hinder open communication about shared goals.

I grew up lower middle class and the thing nobody understands is that we didn't budget because we were disciplined. We budgeted because we'd already done the math on what happens when the car breaks down in the same month the insurance is due, and that math never leaves your body even after the numbers change. - Silicon Canals

Financial scarcity rewires the body and mind, creating lasting effects on budgeting and spending behaviors rooted in stress and dread.

The most expensive thing about growing up poor isn't what you couldn't afford. It's the decision-making architecture it installs, where every choice runs through a scarcity filter that adds cost to options other people experience as free. - Silicon Canals

Financial scarcity significantly impacts cognitive performance, altering decision-making processes and creating a lasting influence on individuals' choices beyond material deprivation.

I grew up lower middle class and the thing nobody understands is that we didn't budget because we were disciplined. We budgeted because we'd already done the math on what happens when the car breaks down in the same month the insurance is due, and that math never leaves your body even after the numbers change. - Silicon Canals

Financial scarcity rewires the body and mind, creating lasting effects on budgeting and spending behaviors rooted in stress and dread.

The most expensive thing about growing up poor isn't what you couldn't afford. It's the decision-making architecture it installs, where every choice runs through a scarcity filter that adds cost to options other people experience as free. - Silicon Canals

Financial scarcity significantly impacts cognitive performance, altering decision-making processes and creating a lasting influence on individuals' choices beyond material deprivation.

more#financial-scarcity

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4 weeks ago

Families are losing $1,230/year to 'junk fees' - enough for 1 month of groceries in NYC. How to keep more of your money

Americans lose over $165 billion annually to junk fees and hidden charges, averaging $1,230 per household yearly, with reduced government oversight threatening further increases.

My Husband Has a Chance to Quadruple His Income. But What We Have to Do First Terrifies Me.

Transitioning to a lower income during a career pivot can be challenging but is manageable with careful planning and prioritization.

fromScary Mommy

If You Can & Want To, Reddit Says It's Fine To Not Charge Your Adult Kids Rent

Living rent-free with parents can provide crucial support for young adults during challenging times.

#family-dynamics

Relationships

My parents spent all their money on my sister's rehab now they want me to pay for it. How do I say no?

You are always allowed to say no, prioritizing your own family and well-being is not a betrayal.

My Parents Already Pay for My Middle Aged Sister's Life. Then She Dared Ask for Something More.

Estranged siblings can complicate estate management, but planning can mitigate potential issues for surviving family members.

My parents spent all their money on my sister's rehab now they want me to pay for it. How do I say no?

You are always allowed to say no, prioritizing your own family and well-being is not a betrayal.

My Parents Already Pay for My Middle Aged Sister's Life. Then She Dared Ask for Something More.

Estranged siblings can complicate estate management, but planning can mitigate potential issues for surviving family members.

more#family-dynamics

Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it's solely their job to provide financially, research finds

Younger fathers often hold traditional views on gender roles, prioritizing financial provision over caregiving responsibilities.

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.

Ramsey Tells Caller Owing IRS $7,000 to Pay Now, Warns Penalties Worse Than Payday Lenders

Ignoring IRS tax obligations can lead to severe penalties and interest that far exceed the benefits of protecting savings.

7 things people raised in lower middle class households still do with money long after they can afford not to, and every single one traces back to a nervous system that learned to count before it learned to rest. - Silicon Canals

Financial habits formed in childhood persist, driven by physiological responses rather than just psychological factors.

Business

fromIndependent

Money experts on the pros and cons of borrowing - and whether they have any loans themselves

Debt can be categorized as good or bad depending on whether it finances appreciating assets or depreciating expenses, making strategic borrowing potentially beneficial despite cultural stigma against all debt.

Overdrawn, underpaid and over it: how four people conquered their debt mountains

Debt affects 84% of UK adults, with rising borrowing rates driven by cost-of-living pressures, while shame prevents many from seeking help until reaching crisis point.

3 weeks ago

Children who grew up in homes where money was tight but never discussed openly usually become adults who display these 8 financial behaviors even after they're financially stable - Silicon Canals

Childhood financial experiences, particularly the silence around money struggles, create lasting patterns that influence financial decision-making and behavior throughout adulthood, even after achieving financial stability.

3 weeks ago

I've Decided to Do Something Drastic Once My Daughter Turns 18. She Has No Idea.

A parent plans to cut off financial support for their daughter after high school graduation and seeks advice on timing the disclosure, while maintaining their firm decision despite potential relationship consequences.

Real estate

We Finally Paid Off Our Last Piece of Debt. I Didn't Expect It to Backfire Like This.

Paying off an installment loan can temporarily lower a FICO score by reducing credit mix, active account history, and account age, despite good payment behavior.

3 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey: "You Can't Put $2,500 Away Because You Got $86,000 in Debt Sucking the Bone Marrow Out of Your Life"

You can't put $2,500 away right now because you got 86,000 freaking dollars in debt sucking the bone marrow out of your life. The key phrase is 'focused investing.' That only happens after the debt is gone. $2,500 per month represents exactly 15% of a $200,000 annual income. Right now, that $2,500 is not available because it's already being consumed by debt service.

Retirement

LGBT

Help! I Depend on My Parents for Essential Financial Help. But It Comes at an Unbearable Cost.

A woman reconciled with parents after hiding her sexuality; she built a happy, supportive life but faces financial strain while pursuing graduate school.

Agriculture

I'm a Single Mom in $100,000 of Child-Care and Medical Debt. For Parents Like Me, That's a Win.

A lifelong frugal worker accumulated $100,000 in childcare and medical debt despite juggling multiple jobs, childcare strategies, and persistent sacrifice.

Business

I Never Learned the Most Important Money Lesson When I Was Young. Now I'm Dealing With the Difficult Consequences.

Refinance the 38% personal loan and prioritize paying high-interest credit-card balances while improving credit score before applying for debt consolidation.

4 weeks ago

Our Parents Don't Have 401(k)s, They Have Children

Immigrant parents prioritized investing in their children's education and opportunities over personal retirement savings due to economic constraints and survival needs, creating an implicit expectation that the next generation would provide financial support.

Silicon Valley

The 8 money habits that quietly reveal someone grew up in a household where there was never quite enough - Silicon Canals

Childhood financial scarcity creates lasting money habits—mental tallying, stockpiling, hypervigilance, and subtle behavioral patterns that persist despite later financial stability.

I Lent My Disastrous Brother-in-Law a Very Valuable Possession. I Should've Known What He Would Do.

Adam wrecked a car and there were no consequences. He got a new car and wrecked that one as well. If there are no actual problems when something happens, he will never see the need to find a solution.

Relationships

Business

Who Can Afford to Spend Money?

Rising inequality and job losses increase consumer psychological stress and threaten a consumer-dependent economy unless individuals build financial resilience, community solidarity, and empathy.

Psychology says people who grew up poor develop a relationship with money that wealthy people mistake for anxiety - but it's actually a form of hypervigilance that kept their family from catastrophe - Silicon Canals

Growing up with financial instability develops hypervigilance around money as an adaptive survival skill rather than anxiety or dysfunction.

Is it time to have kids? Not with $55K in student debt.

I've always been very careful about when I would feel comfortable bringing a child into this world,

Higher education

My parents are paying for my younger sister's college, but I had to take out loans. It's unfair and makes me angry.

Parents' changed parenting created resentment when they fund a younger sibling's full college while the older sibling worked and repaid loans.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Dear Abby: I'm going broke paying for what my partner's grandchildren consume

DEAR PAYING: That Gabe earns more than you do should have been taken into consideration at the time you began living with him and his grandsons. Financial counseling might help you to determine what such an adjustment would mean in terms of dollars. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling is a reliable resource. Because these monthly financial disagreements could erode your relationship, please consider couples counseling in order to work out a plan that is fair for all parties concerned.

Relationships

fromHuffPost

There's A Depressing Dating Trend Among Millennials And Gen Z - And It's Hard To Watch

When you add up dinner, drinks and gas or ride-shares, dating can cost a small fortune these days. It's become so expensive that a startling number of Americans are willing to take on credit card debt just to afford it. According to a new "loveflation" survey from online billing site Invoice Home, one in four young Americans would consider going into credit card debt to afford dating someone they really liked.

Relationships

Help! I Drained My Life Savings for My Mother. Then I Found Out What She'd Been Doing to Me.

Parental financial irresponsibility can ruin an adult child's credit, deplete savings, and create betrayal while complicating options for confrontation and recovery.