Asking Eric: Should I let my ex know I can pay for our kid’s college, or leave him to figure out his half?
- This fall, the speaker's child is headed to college, creating financial considerations.
- A divorce agreement stipulated that the parents would split the child's expenses evenly.
- The speaker has saved money and the child received scholarships, reducing tuition costs.
- The speaker states, "100 percent of the remaining expenses can be paid by the speaker."
- Since the speaker can cover all remaining costs, they plan to save for the child's future needs and not burden them with loans.
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Asking Eric: Should I let my ex know I can pay for our kid’s college, or leave him to figure out his half?
Dear Eric: My ex-husband and I were on fairly even financial footing when we divorced. Our incomes were similar, and we split the assets almost down the middle.

Asking Eric: My sister-in-law cannot seem to get my name right
Dear Eric: My ex-husband and I were on fairly even financial footing when we divorced. Our incomes were similar, and we split the assets almost down the middle. He was a lazy, selfish, philandering husband, but he’s a decent dad. Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight has freed me up to focus on advancing my career. My income has doubled, while his has remained relatively stable. He doesn’t know what I make now; I know his salary because it’s publ…

Asking Eric: Now wealthier than her ex, woman debates paying more than her share of tuition
Dear Eric: My ex-husband and I were on fairly even financial footing when we divorced. Our incomes were similar, and we split the assets almost down the middle. He was a lazy, selfish, philandering husband, but he’s a decent dad. Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight has freed me up to focus on advancing my career. My income has doubled, while his has remained relatively stable. He doesn’t know what I make now; I know his salary because it’s publ…
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