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It's the season of giving, but what do you do when someone gives you an unexpected gift and you don't have anything to give them in return? |
Do you feel that pit in your stomach? What should you do? Lie and say you forgot the gift at home? Sheepishly say thank you while feeling horrible inside? |
Or should you accept the gift at all? |
In the latest story in my Uncomfortable Conversations About Money series, I spoke to Lizzie Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette maven Emily Post for some advice. Post is also an author and the co-president of The Emily Post Institute. |
Here are my next three topics. I'm looking for people willing to talk to me about their experiences. |
| • | Should you borrow money from your family? What are the pros and cons? | | • | How should you split the bills and expenses when you move in with a significant other and your incomes are vastly different? | | • | What should you do when your spouse or partner's ex asks for money? | | Did you get an unexpected gift and you have nothing in return? What should you do? Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK |
Will Trump's plan lower gas prices? |
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lower consumer prices that have soared since the pandemic, explaining how he would do so by repeating a simple mantra: drill, baby, drill, my colleague Paul Davidson reports. |
📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 |
We've been featuring favorite 2024 stories from colleagues. Here's one from Andrea Riquier. |
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