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Marc Guberti

She Sends $500 To Her Family Every Month—But They're Behind On Bills. Is She Wrong?

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Whether you're on a flight or managing your finances, it's usually recommended that you put on your oxygen mask before helping someone else with theirs. You have to help yourself and put yourself in a good financial position before you can help others, but not everyone follows this advice.

A husband recently posted on Reddit that his wife wants to send $500 to her Thai family each month. Those regular money transfers come as the couple continues to fall behind on bills. 

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