Imagine spending six years paying off student loans for a degree you funded entirely yourself, only to open a random folder of old paperwork and discover that no, actually, there was money for your education all along, it just got quietly rerouted to your brother like some kind of academic Robin Hood scheme nobody asked …
Seguir leyendo 28-year-old discovers her college fund was secretly redirected to brother Jake because he «showed more academic promise,» rebuffs dad’s request to help pay Jake’s tuition
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Mom cuts off in-laws are they use their grandson’s $140,000 college fund to pay for his cousin’s criminal defense: ‘Get loans like everyone else’
For more than ten years, a family thought college expenses were covered. Since their grandson was eight, his grandparents often reassured him and his parents that his education was paid for. They showed them a special account with his name on it and took pride in the fund. The amount wasn’t a small sum either, …
Seguir leyendo Mom cuts off in-laws are they use their grandson’s $140,000 college fund to pay for his cousin’s criminal defense: ‘Get loans like everyone else’
Man threatens to withdraw his contributions to his stepson’s college fund after his wife insists the child is only her son, not his: ‘The boy’s bio dad is totally absent’
Blended families have tricky dynamics that are challenging to navigate. On the one hand, if you’re joining a well-established family, you don’t want to overstep your role. You see this often with stepparents. You don’t want to assume the position of «Dad» or «Mom» too early into the new dynamic, which could potentially put a …
Seguir leyendo Man threatens to withdraw his contributions to his stepson’s college fund after his wife insists the child is only her son, not his: ‘The boy’s bio dad is totally absent’
17-year-old adopted son discovers parents set up college fund for 14-year-old sister, but not for him, he confronts them after they refuse to talk to guidance counselor: ‘That’s none of your business’
Choosing to adopt a child is a huge decision that cannot be taken lightly. As soon as adoptive parents sign the papers, and the second they are handed a baby, that child is theirs. That baby is their kid, and they are the parents: No inbetweens, and no takebacks. While you can’t force parents to …
Seguir leyendo 17-year-old adopted son discovers parents set up college fund for 14-year-old sister, but not for him, he confronts them after they refuse to talk to guidance counselor: ‘That’s none of your business’
Sister demands sibling give their college fund to her daughter after they get a scholarship, sibling refuses, uses the money for housing and bills instead: ‘I have been saving up for years’
Ideally, we should all save money for different occasions in our lives. Whether it’s school, a car, a wedding, or a house, money is always going to be needed. The more you plan and save for different stages of life, the better. If you save up money for one occasion, and you end up using …
Seguir leyendo Sister demands sibling give their college fund to her daughter after they get a scholarship, sibling refuses, uses the money for housing and bills instead: ‘I have been saving up for years’
17-year-old asks her late father’s childhood friend to fund her college education despite not talking to him for 7 years: ‘I’m currently putting 3 of my kids through college right now, 2 of them in medical school’
He gave her a firm no, but she didn’t push the matter. There’s a lot of social stigma around asking people for money, and for good reasons. Nobody is entitled to anyone else’s money, even if that person would gladly and freely give their money away. It can come off as entitled to ask your …
Seguir leyendo 17-year-old asks her late father’s childhood friend to fund her college education despite not talking to him for 7 years: ‘I’m currently putting 3 of my kids through college right now, 2 of them in medical school’
19-year-old daughter refuses to share the college fund her parents saved up with 17-year-old cousin, only to discover her parents already agreed: ‘They didn’t even ask me first’
As kids, we used to love sharing everything with our family. Anyone with siblings or cousins close to their age knows how fun it can be to share clothes, toys, or even hot gossip with family members who are basically bound to become your best friends. But just as we outgrow most things, at some …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old daughter refuses to share the college fund her parents saved up with 17-year-old cousin, only to discover her parents already agreed: ‘They didn’t even ask me first’
Dad uses his baby daughter’s college fund to buy a boat, wife finds out and accuses him of being selfish, he refuses to admit to his mistake: ‘He drained her fund to make the down payment’
When couples decide they want to start a family, those who understand just how expensive children really are start their preparation much in advance. Not only should a couple ensure they have enough money to pay for their baby’s diapers or crib, but they also have to think far ahead into the future, and plan …
Seguir leyendo Dad uses his baby daughter’s college fund to buy a boat, wife finds out and accuses him of being selfish, he refuses to admit to his mistake: ‘He drained her fund to make the down payment’
19-year-old school graduate finds out older sister spent her college fund on her step-children’s private school tuition, causing the family to divide: ‘My grandparents are heartbroken but can’t just pull that money out of nowhere again’
Imagine working tirelessly for years with the sole hope of attending the university of your dreams. The time has finally come to make the big-girl request for your college fund, the most precious stack of savings, carefully set aside for this very purpose, a key puzzle piece in turning your dream into a reality. But …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old school graduate finds out older sister spent her college fund on her step-children’s private school tuition, causing the family to divide: ‘My grandparents are heartbroken but can’t just pull that money out of nowhere again’
Only child confronts parents after they refuse to fund his college education, insisting he must get a scholarship or student loans: ‘They don’t have anything saved for me’
Without the financial support of a parent, many kids find themselves unable to go to college. Let’s face it, student loans are not a great option, as most of us carry that burden on for the majority of our lives. It’s not really surprising that some people would rather skip college altogether than be subjected …
Seguir leyendo Only child confronts parents after they refuse to fund his college education, insisting he must get a scholarship or student loans: ‘They don’t have anything saved for me’