Picture this: Tabatha, 29, is a registered nurse who makes about $80,000 a year. She’s always been responsible with her money, which means she’s debt-free, has an emergency fund and is setting aside money for her future.
But her mom, who is $20,000 in debt, is now pressuring Tabatha to take out a loan to help her pay it off. To make matters worse, the rest of Tabatha’s family is piling on the pressure, too.
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Since her mom has a history of being financially irresponsible — and emotionally manipulative — Tabatha has put her foot down and said no. But now her mom says she feels “betrayed” by her daughter, and Tabatha is wondering if there’s anything she can do to repair their relationship without giving in to her…