‘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.
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‘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,…
‘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…