‘I’ve never liked the ring my mother left me. Would it be terrible to sell it?’
Sam explores the emotional and financial dilemma of whether to sell a ring left by your mother after her death.
Inheritance and Gifting
‘I have survivor’s guilt and can’t enjoy my dead husband’s money’
Sam explores survivor’s guilt, inheritance and why grief can make it hard to enjoy money left by a late husband.
‘I dislike my daughter’s miserly husband – can I keep him locked out of her inheritance?’
Moral Money: our reader hopes a trust will guarantee their child’s financial security Dear Moral Money, We have three adult…
‘How can I help one of my grandchildren buy a house without making the others jealous?’
Moral Money: our reader wants to avoid unintentional unfairness down the line Dear Sam, I want to help my granddaughter…
How Does Giving Fit Into Financial Planning?
You might be wondering – isn’t financial planning all about saving, investing, and growing your money? Where does giving fit…
I want to give my son a house deposit, but only if it’s divorce-proof
Moral Money: our reader is worried their hard-earned wealth will end up in the wrong hands Dear Sam, I am…
‘I was counting on mum’s inheritance – but she cut me out of her will’
Moral Money: our reader feels emotionally and financially betrayed Dear Sam, My sister has made the choice to pass my inheritance…
‘My wife changed our mortgage behind my back – should I end our 38-year marriage?’
Moral Money: our reader is shocked to discover a sizeable debt remains on his property Dear Sam, My wife and…
‘My 95-year-old mother is being coerced into spending £10k on Christmas gifts’
Moral Money: our reader wants to protect his parent’s retirement savings while maintaining peace My 95-year-old mother and 85-year-old aunt…