‘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.
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‘Shady company wants to pay for my silence. Should I take the money or go to court?’
Sam explores a difficult money dilemma involving a company, a court case and pressure to accept payment in silence.
‘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.
‘My husband is stonewalling my attempts to give our children £5k for university’
Sam explores a family money dilemma around giving children £5,000 for university, and the tension that can arise when one partner blocks it.
‘I’ve lied to my friends about how well-paid I am for years. Can I ever come clean?’
Sam Secomb explores the emotional side of money, salary shame and why being well paid can still leave you feeling uncomfortable around friends.
‘Is it fair to clear my daughter’s credit card debt without giving money to my other children?’
Moral Money: our reader wants to help without sparking a family feud over inheritance Dear Moral Money, We have three…
‘My mother’s charity donations are out of control – and I’m picking up the bill. What can I do?’
Supporting an ageing parent can raise difficult questions about money, generosity and boundaries. When charity giving goes beyond what’s affordable, how do you step in without damaging dignity or trust?
‘My husband wants to start a family but I’m the breadwinner. Should I get the final say?’
Moral Money: our reader feels pressured to pause a fulfilling lifestyle Hello Sam, “I’m Being Asked to Sacrifice Everything I’ve…
‘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,…