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August 30, 2025

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When disagreements centered around money arise between loved ones, watch out for "relationship challenges masquerading as money challenges," says Katie Gatti Tassin, author of <em>Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures</em>.

Experts answer a round of finance questions from NPR’s audience, including how to financially support a friend with Stage 4 cancer and how to stop paying for your parents.

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