'Mom, I have something to tell you....' (breaking bad news to parents)

Article Abstract:

Three different women talk about how they broke bad news to their parents. These include a woman who was getting a divorce, one with cancer and an alcoholic. They all realize that despite the difficulty, being honest with their parents helped them cope with their problems.

Women, Parent and child, Parent-child relations

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She says 'I want to buy a house,' he says 'I don't want the responsibility.' (includes related article on the best time to buy a house)

Article Abstract:

A couple agreed to buy a house following a visit to a financial planner who advised them that their money is best spent on buying a house. They earlier disagreed as the husband did not want to buy a house. At present, they are enjoying their $161,000 dream house.

Social aspects, Case studies, House buying, Home buying, Communication in marriage, Marital communication

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She says 'he wants to pour all our savings into a dump.' He says 'we can get into a great neighborhood at half the price.'

Article Abstract:

A renovator and owner of rental properties helped a couple financially manage home improvements for a house purchased at $47,000. The couple was able to handle home improvement costs totaling only $58,000.

Financial planning, Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling

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