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Money Manners

From gift-giving and tipping to lending money, etiquette expert Lizzie Post solves your financial conundrums.

Grandparents Cool to College Fund Appeal

A distant relationship with their grandchild has them hesitating

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My Friends Didn’t Donate for My 5K

Should a reader follow up to ask for contributions?

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Wedding Gifts Deserve Thank-You Cards

Handwritten expressions of gratitude aren’t passé, our etiquette expert says

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Mom Wants Me to Have Her Lladró Figurines

Can I sell them and pocket the money?

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Your Financial Etiquette Questions, Answered

How Do I Ask My Son for Help with Medical Bills?

When seeking financial assistance from a loved one, how you frame your ask is key

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My Husband Is Spoiling Our Grandkids

Couples don’t always align when it comes to their grandparenting styles

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When You Can’t Help a Kid Make Ends Meet

A parent who can’t provide their laid-off child with financial support can still help in other ways

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My Sister and I Both Want Mom's Engagement Ring

Our etiquette expert's advice to siblings on how to navigate disagreements over inheritance

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I Feel Bad Saying 'No' To the Girl Scouts

Can’t purchase a package of Tagalongs this year? Don’t feel ashamed or guilty

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My Daughter Spends Way Too Much Money

Encouraging better spending habits with tact and respect

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I Don't Approve of My Grandson's College Major

What to do if you don't approve of your grandchild's major

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How to Navigate Inheritance Disagreements

How to deal with a rude relative while mourning the loss of a loved one

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Navigating the Complexities of Tipping Today

Nearly half of baby boomers say U.S. tipping culture has spiraled out of control

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How to Kick Your Kid Off Your Phone Plan

Here’s how parents should break the news

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Navigating Wedding Gift Etiquette: Cash or Gift?

Call me old-fashioned, but I was taught that just giving money isn’t very thoughtful

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Tactful Tips to Split Restaurant Bills

The tactful way to ensure you don't pay for your dining companions' booze

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Regifting Presents: Thoughtful or Tactless?

Follow these rules to avoid hurt feelings and faux pas

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Should You Be Charging Your Kid Rent?

More boomerang kids are moving back in with their parents

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Navigating Prenup Talks for People 50-Plus

Advice on prenup talks for mature couples

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Setting a Wedding Budget: Lessons Learned

These parents learned how wedding expenses can spiral out of control

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Navigating Etiquette: Gifts and Gratitude

One doting grandparent's struggle — and our new money etiquette columnist's advice

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