Tim Smith has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, both as a writer and as a trader. Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a ...

Or we encourage the kids to go door-to-door, or to take the order form to an event with friends and family, to politely do the awkward ask. Don't get me wrong. Often, these fund-raisers help ...

At least asking allows me an opportunity to say no. Those who ask are not really the problem, though they should still know better. I have, after all, had many more years to consider my options.

He should absolutely be an ally, a buffer and a mediator in this issue. Ask him for support. This may sound like: “I’m struggling to understand some of the cultural expectations your mom has ...