For Love and Money

Personal Finance 2025-04-16T22:17:02Z

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My friends expect me to pay for things for them because I'm wealthy. Am I wrong to think they should just work harder?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's partner isn't willing to stop scrimping on every purchase.

Personal Finance 2025-04-13T12:30:02Z

Two sisters have a conversation while sitting on a couch at home. One looks off into the distance.

When I lost my job, my sister said not to worry about rent. Now, she wants me to pay her $5,000 or we're done. What do I do?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wonders whether to stand their ground or pay their sister to keep the peace.

Personal Finance 2025-04-06T12:17:02Z

A man and a woman sit on a couch holding their phones. The woman is looking excitedly at her phone, and the man is looking toward her with a neutral expression.

I think my partner has a gambling addiction. How do I talk to them about it?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader is worried their partner may be addicted to gambling.

Personal Finance 2025-03-30T11:06:02Z

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My husband spends a ton on his outdoor hobbies and gets upset when I splurge. How do I get him to be reasonable?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's husband regularly splurges on expensive purchases.

Personal Finance 2025-03-23T11:49:01Z

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My husband insists that having kids isn't worth the cost. How do I make him change his mind?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's husband feels the cost of children outweighs the benefits.

Personal Finance 2025-03-20T22:35:10Z

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My wife and I have an open marriage but one of her partners just moved into our house without my permission. How do I tell her this is not OK?

In For Love & Money this week, our columnist says navigating the choppy waters of an open marriage requires a whole lot more communication.

Personal Finance 2025-03-16T22:19:01Z

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My son just bought a $70,000 truck he didn't need — should I mind my own business until he's drowning in debt?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader is concerned about her son's spending habits.

Personal Finance 2025-03-16T10:15:01Z

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My mom says my boyfriend shouldn't have a say in my finances before marriage — but he does. How can I make her understand?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader asks how to explain to their mom that there's no right order to build a life with someone.

Personal Finance 2025-03-09T11:28:02Z

A man pours tea from a kettle into a mug next to a stovetop.

I had a verbal agreement to rent my son's condo until I died. He died first, and his wife wants the money. What do I do?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader made a verbal agreement to rent their son's condo for $200,000.

Personal Finance 2025-03-02T12:26:02Z

Two people have an argument. One is seated on a couch, and the other is standing by, holding a phone and a pair of headphones.

My son's girlfriend broke an expensive bowl and paid to replace it. Now my son is furious. Should I pay her back?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader can't decide whether to pay to replace an expensive bowl.

Personal Finance 2025-02-23T13:30:02Z

A woman frowns while looking at her phone while sitting at a desk.

I got a useless degree, and now I'm stuck in a dead-end job. What do I do?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader feels trapped in a dead-end job with a useless degree.

Personal Finance 2025-02-17T23:08:01Z

Several people are seated around a table at a restaurant. A woman holds her phone over a payment processing device held by a server standing outside the frame.

I love finding ways to save money, but my friends just think I'm stingy. How do I get them to be reasonable?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader loves saving money, but their friends are annoyed.

Personal Finance 2025-02-16T13:31:02Z

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I've loaned my sister thousands over the years. Now that she has a high-paying job, how do I get her to pay me back?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wants her sister to pay her back a decade's worth of loans.

Personal Finance 2025-02-15T23:04:01Z

An adult woman and two older adults sit on a couch with tense expressions.

My mom wants to leave everything to one sibling. How can the rest of us get her to stop playing favorites?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's mother is showing favoritism to one of their siblings.

Personal Finance 2025-02-09T13:10:02Z

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I've spent my whole life diligently saving money. Now that I'm retired, how do I become comfortable spending it?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wants to change their mindset around spending money.

Personal Finance 2025-02-07T23:45:29Z

A man with a worried expression sits across the table from another person while the two look at paperwork.

When my dad died, he left all his money to my brother. How do I get him to treat me fairly?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions.This week, a reader's dad died and left all his money to one sibling.

Personal Finance 2025-02-07T23:39:02Z

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I got a big inheritance, and I want to save it, but I also want to travel. How do I do both?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wants to know how to effectively use a large inheritance.

Personal Finance 2025-02-05T23:30:02Z

Image of a man sitting with his arms crossed, resting on his knees, looking at the floor, and looking sad. He has dirty blonde short hair. He wears a light blue long-sleeved shirt and jeans. Behind him, out of focus is an older woman with short red hair, wearing a green shirt and blue jeans. She looks at the man. They are sitting on a couch.

Years ago, I gave my son $16,000 with no strings attached. My husband wants him to pay it back — what should I do?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's husband wants a gift to their son to be repaid.

Personal Finance 2025-02-03T18:04:43Z

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My boyfriend and I don't mix money, but he wants to borrow $12,000. Should I give it to him?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's boyfriend wants to borrow money to start a business.

Personal Finance 2025-01-26T12:12:02Z

A child holds his hand against an empty refrigerator shelf.

My husband is obsessed with cutting costs, but he lets our kids go hungry to save money. How do I get him to be reasonable?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's husband allows his kids to go hungry to avoid spending money.

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