US EditionDear Abby: My father gives to anyone in need, but now he’s deep in debt
The retired father has maxed out his credit card and struggles to pay rent after quietly supporting neighbors with rent, groceries, and car repairs, risking his own financial stability.
- A retired father on a limited income has been secretly providing financial help to the family living above him for their rent, food, and a car repair, but as a result, he is now unable to cover his own rent and has fully utilized his credit card.
- His long-standing habit of helping others in need, despite financial counseling and a budget plan, has led to his current financial instability because he ignores financial advice and keeps giving away money.
- He frequently volunteers at a facility for the homeless, where he encounters numerous individuals requiring assistance; this ongoing exposure motivates him to offer help, which in turn makes it challenging for him to manage his personal finances.
- Dear Abby suggests that the father requires supervision and recommends seeking advice from an elder law attorney about establishing a conservatorship to guarantee his housing and essential needs are financially managed.
- This situation implies urgent intervention may be necessary to protect the father's well-being and housing security, as continued giving risks him losing his apartment and facing homelessness.
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