My sister isn’t financially stable. Do I have to help?
This week, Carolyn and Shane are tackling your toughest family money questions. How do you split the bill for an elderly parent’s care when you and your siblings have very different incomes? How much should you help when someone you love is in a tough financial spot? One thing is for sure: when family is involved, even the simplest financial questions can get messy.
00:00 Welcome to Life Hax
01:20 Help! I want to stop resenting my financially unstable sister.
04:23 What does it mean to live a life that isn’t comfortable?
09:01 Tarot, the Six of Pentacles, and why you shouldn’t give more if you’re only going to resent people after.
11:14 The phrase “between fabulousness”
14:40 Don’t discount these “fabulous” people.
17:13 Break
17:28 My family cut me out of the decision-making when it came time to pay for my elderly mothers’ care. Now, a financial advisor wants me to contribute.
22:16 Not everything’s about money: There is more than one way to support someone.
24:12 Skip ahead, letter writer!
25:20 Action item: Take a long walk or go to a biker bar! Get some perspective.
