Family Episodes
Does Anyone Even Care About Our Money but Me?
Feeling like you’re the lone ranger in your family’s financial saga? Trust me, I get it. Does Anyone Even Care About Our Money but Me? It’s tough being the one juggling budgets, bills, and trying to make progress while your s...
How Do I Save My Mom From My Dad’s $200,000 IRS Nightmare – And Shoul…
Ralph Estep Jr. dives right into the deep end today, tackling the massive wave of a $200,000 IRS debt that’s crashing down on a family. It’s a stressful situation, especially for the mom who’s completely in the dark about the...
Who Pays the Bills When Your Grown Kids Won’t Fly the Coop?
Are your adult children still crashing at home? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Today, we’re diving into a listener's heartfelt question about the tricky situation of supporting grown kids who just won’t leave the nest. We...
What do I do if I suspect my Mom has dementia and she’s still handlin…
Navigating the delicate balance of protecting a loved one's financial well-being while preserving their dignity is a heart-wrenching challenge, especially when signs of cognitive decline emerge. Ralph Estep Jr. shares a deepl...
My parents failed to prepare for retirement and are now 70 – what can…
Are you worried about your aging parents' financial situation? This episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast dives into practical ways to support them, especially if they haven't adequately prepared for retirement. Ralph Estep Jr. ex...
How do I handle lending money to friends and family and what are the …
Navigating the tricky waters of lending money to friends and family can be fraught with emotional and financial risks. Ralph dives deep into this topic, emphasizing that it might often be wiser to consider such transactions a...