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How to set boundaries with financially dependent family

I agreed to be financially responsible for my aging mother but she spends money on things I think are frivolous and I do not know how to have that conversation without sounding controlling.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Supporting family members requires balancing care with autonomy in ways that money complicates.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and money — the fundamental exchange?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.