‘My best friend moved in seven years ago – how do I ask her to leave?’
A homeowner wants her own space after sharing with her best friend for seven years. How can she ask her friend to move out without losing the friendship?
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‘I spend £500 a month to keep myself looking good – my boyfriend thinks I should cut back’
A couple’s first joint budget has placed one woman’s spending on weight-loss medication under scrutiny. Sam Secomb explains why the real issue is not the jabs or her boyfriend’s vaping, but how they agree shared costs while preserving personal financial freedom.
Love and Money: Smart Financial Advice for Couples Navigating Relationships
When relationships begin, everything often feels effortless – dinners out, spontaneous weekend getaways, and maybe even the early steps of…
‘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 parents are paying thousands for my sister’s IVF. What about me?’
Moral Money: our reader believes she should receive the same amount of money Dear Sam, I’ve recently found out that…
‘My wife wants a fixed mortgage. Should she pay for our overspend if rates drop?’
Moral Money: our reader believes he should be compensated if he’s proven right Dear Sam, My wife and I are…
‘My husband wants to blow his inheritance on a lavish holiday instead of our mortgage’
Moral Money: our reader doesn’t support her spouse’s windfall plans Dear Moral Money, My husband is due to inherit a…
‘My boyfriend’s family has offered me a free holiday, but I can’t stand his mum – can I get out of it?’
Dear Sam. My boyfriend’s parents have invited both of us to go on a family holiday with them to Portugal next year…
‘How can I go on holiday with my friends without paying for their extravagant tastes?’
Moral Money: our reader is concerned about a group trip busting her budget Dear Sam, My husband and I are…