Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I made the mistake of buying a car for my nieces four years ago. My sister is a single mom without much money, and my oldest niece, “Ava,” had just turned 16. Her sisters were 14 and 12. …
Read More »I gave my nieces a car to share. Their mom let the oldest take it as her own. My generosity has backfired.
