Keeping It Even
My parents were determined to treat my sister and me exactly the same way. Including financially.
Our Parents’ Careers: My Mother’s First Three Jobs in the United States
Yan had two choices for survival: restaurant work, or a gig at a clothing factory.
Our Parents’ Careers: Navy SEAL, Entrepreneur, Circumnavigator, Farmer
My father wished to travel around the world, with my mother and me in tow, on a sailboat.
Our Parents’ Careers: How My Mom Went From Engineer to Small Business Owner
My mother has been in the military, started her own business, traveled to trade shows, been a stay-at-home mom, and worked as an engineer. Here’s her story.
My Father, My Savings, and Me
My father has managed and invested my share of an inheritance since I was a child. At what point should I take on this responsibility?
On Managing Parental Finances From Afar
My parents are physically healthy. They’re also capable of (and committed to) living independently. But they’re no longer capable of managing their own money.
“No” Was My Parents’ Best Advice
“If you need money, don’t ask us,” they said. “Because our answer will always be no.”
Settling for a Good Enough College
My parents had high expectations for my education, including the expectation that I would graduate with as little debt as possible.