I borrowed against my 401k to pay for my son's wedding because I could not bear the shame of him having a smaller celebration than his friends, and now I am terrified about my own future.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to protect children from social humiliation drives parents toward financially destructive decisions that compound long-term vulnerability.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.