Was it wrong to give away my daughter's college fund?

Plus, paying off student loans, financial education, ponzi schemes & more April 19, 2022 [The Penny Hoarder Daily Newsletter]( Hey Penny Hoarders, If your kid shows zero college ambition, is it wrong to use their tuition fund to help another relative in need? Dear Penny advises one reader on how to [clean up a sticky family situation](. Something else that can take care of a mess? A bubbly glass of Coke. We’ll show you how the fizzy drink is [good for a whole lot more]( than just drinking. [Save Money]( [21 of the Greatest Uses for Coca-Cola Besides Drinking]( Nothing quite hits the spot like an ice-cold glass of Coke on a hot afternoon, right? But there’s more this bubbly bevvy can do than quench thirst. From deep cleaning to gardening, find out how to make the most of your favorite soda. [Dear Penny: Was I Wrong to Give My Daughter’s College Fund to a Relative?]( When my daughter didn't go to college after a gap year, I used her college fund to pay off a relative's student loans. Now she’s posting about “deadbeats” who won’t support themselves. She lives at home rent-free. How can I change her attitude? [5 Ways Getting a Raise Could Be Bad For Your Finances]( So you just got a big raise at work — that’s cause for celebration, right? As long as you play your cards right, it sure is. Don’t let these common pitfalls stand between you and your newfound wealth. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - [How to Make Money Selling Your ’90s Collectibles]( - [Dear Penny: How Can I Recover After Losing Big Money to a Ponzi Scheme?]( [Save Money]( [How to Safely Store Important Docs on Your Computer]( [How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast, No Matter How Much Money You Make]( Do you ever feel a sense of dread when making student loan payments, like there’s no chance of ever paying off your debt? Here’s how you can get ahead of the game — and why it’s important to prioritize this bill. [How Do You Learn About Personal Finance?]( There are myriad ways to boost your financial prowess. Subscribing to this newsletter means you’re already off to a good start. But we’re curious: Where else do you turn to enhance your money know-how? [It's Time to Stop Normalizing These Bad Money Habits]( Biting your nails may be an ugly habit, but at least it’s not going to leave you in financial ruin. The same can’t be said for these other common traits. If you’re guilty of doing these six things, we suggest a little reform — your bank account will thank you. Was this email forwarded to you by a friend? [Subscribe Now](. The Penny Hoarder [490 1st Ave S, Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S.A.]( [View in browser]( | [Share with a friend](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20newsletter%20from%20The%20Penny%20Hoarder&body=Hey!%0D%0A%0D%0AI've%20been%20reading%20The%20Penny%20Hoarder%20newsletters%20and%20thought%20you'd%20be%20interested%20too.%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20get%20smart%20tips%20and%20strategies%20for%20making%20and%20managing%20money%20delivered%20straight%20to%20my%20inbox.%20Let%20The%20Penny%20Hoarder%20help%20you%20re-prioritize%20and%20improve%20your%20finances.%20Click%20here%20to%20see%20the%20newsletter%20I%20just%20read!%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Flinks.thepennyhoarder.com%2Fe%2Fevib%3F_t%3D23a8fe520b1043d0ac0c91a3ebd443bb%26amp%3B_m%3D5e1981aff8c2426db4368940d87817a2%26amp%3B_e%3DDpi2wYAakJJVaOpueKkVJ44WIabHj47H05b-Xi4aWzXI-I6dv9fKlGcKVoMapiQcqluVCarE2TTqH2fnSDQ5TnjLKhS5I06RmNgAczM3nNVxxAA2Du04O3xMUQYKPXnY%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20like%20what%20you%20see,%20sign%20up%20using%20the%20link%20below.%0D%0A%0D%0A [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( © 2022 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved.