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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Asking Eric: Do I grant son-in-law status to the boyfriend?

Dear Eric: The boyfriend is a bit sensitive about money. He’s still struggling to pay off debts from his first marriage. My daughter makes more than he does, and they live in her house. He contributes a set amount financially and does much of the upkeep of the house. He bristles at any suggestion that he is not carrying his own weight financially. If they are going to be a long-term couple, I would like to contribute to a retirement account for him, but don’t want to cause problems.

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