Smart family counterplot after retired FIL’s cruise invitation turned $6000 bombshell. A cheap cruise, a fake breakdown, and a humorous postcard teach financial savvy and family respect, resolving high seas tension. George, my father-in-law, retired and celebrated big. He invited my wife, Sarah, our kids, and me on a cruise. The youngsters packed their suitcases a week in advance, excited. aLet me describe our lovely, middle-class family. Working hard, saving for rainy days, and occasionally taking family holidays. So, this cruise invitation sounded like a lucky break to celebrate…
Read MoreMy wife and I taught my FIL a good lesson when he demanded $6000 for his retirement trip.
