Usually, that is my general policy. But ever since my friend suggested it, I have been tempted to spend some of it on the surgery. I’ve never spent $10,000 in one go on anything except my car.

DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old son, who is on the spectrum but high-functioning, has left home. He’s legally an adult but wouldn’t allow me to teach him normal survival skills, such as balancing a ...

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I give my entire salary to my wife every month, and then have to ask her for an allowance each week, but she always questions what I spend money on. My wife and I have been married for three years and ...

But last year I realised that I had gone a long stretch without watching TV for fun, without that excitement for a series to get home to, and it wasn’t because I’d finally got off my arse and got some ...

If you were to ask me how much money I’d spend to keep one of my children or grandkids alive, the answer is simple – all the money I’ve got. Everything.

And, he should back that. If not, get ready for a lifetime of being told what you can spend, and how you should spend it. —Ilyce ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am in a rough spot financially. I really can’t afford to attend concerts, grab coffee, dine at restaurants, etc. Every time a friend makes a request to spend time together ...

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Frugal Vs. Cheap One of the concerns Sethi brings up is that kids who hear that their parents can't afford anything may be reluctant to spend money, even when they have more than enough.

His girlfriend Grace Sangster also 19 is on an apprenticeship scheme earning £40,000. They each started saving from the age of 13, earning money mowing lawns and working in restaurants.