Posted 1/27/2024, 10:34:00 AM
Couple Debates How to Help Struggling Neighbors Without Sacrificing Retirement Goals
- Neighbors have no running water, their house is literally falling apart, so they constantly ask to borrow money
- Husband has loaned neighbors $400 plus smaller amounts, believes they'll pay it back, but wife doubts it
- Giving neighbors cash blowing retirement budget, wife wants to help by buying oil/gas cards instead
- Neighbors may be stuck in cycle of poverty; giving cash doesn't address basic needs like water
- Wife feels they're being used; wants to discuss their own financial goals and if helping neighbors should be a joint decision