‘My siblings live abroad, leaving me to care for our parents. I want them to pay me’
Moral Money: our reader is torn between guilt and resentment as he looks after Mum and Dad alone Dear Sam,…
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‘My elderly father-in-law can’t stop buying cars – how can we stop him bankrupting himself?’
Moral Money: our reader wants to take action before the family is lumbered with huge debts Dear Sam, My elderly…
‘Our son moved back home and is bleeding us dry. How do we ask him to pay rent?’
Moral Money: our reader wants her adult child to contribute now that he’s earning Dear Sam, He’s Moved Back Home…
‘My ex stole my childbearing years. Does he owe me anything?’
She says her ex stole her childbearing years. Can she claim compensation? Sam Secomb explains your rights, financial options and the truth about common-law marriage.
‘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…
‘My brother is bleeding my parents dry – I don’t want to help when they run out of money’
Moral Money: our reader is pondering cutting off her family to maintain financial independence Dear Sam, A few years ago,…
‘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…
‘My builder is forcing me to pay thousands in cash. Could I get in trouble?’
Moral Money: our reader is suspicious of their tradesman’s motives Dear Sam, I’m having a considerable amount of building work done…
‘I want to retire in seven years but my wife is keeping us poor’
Moral Money: a reader is frustrated that his spouse’s risk aversion has affected their returns Dear Sam, My wife and…