theparentportfolio

Joined February 25, 2022

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She Became A Self-Made Millionaire But Now Her Estranged Mother Wants To Reconnect

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares her story of her mom kicking her out of the house because she couldn’t get along with her mom’s boyfriend. Eventually, the original poster (OP) started a business supporting a niche construction industry that turned into more than a few million dollars over a few months. She Moved In With Her...

They Just Started Dating And She’s Expecting Him To Pay Off Her Debt With His Inheritance

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares that he’s been dating a girl for only a few months. But she is angry because he is unwilling to spend his recent inheritance on her and her debt. Wasn’t Expecting To Receive Anything The original poster (OP) said he didn’t consider himself close to his aunt. So, he wasn’t expecting...

Daughter Uninvites Dad from Wedding Over Vegan Food Dispute

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares a story of her father, who initially promised to pay for her wedding. However, he began a relationship with a woman who was very pro-vegan. As a result, the father’s promise to fund the wedding now adopted conditions. Is She Being Extreme? The original poster (OP) said she has nothing wrong...

Parents Want to Sell Son’s House Because He’s Choosing Not to Have Kids

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user says she and her husband bought a big house for their son and his fiance to grow a family. However, their son shared that he and his partner no longer plan to have kids. So, the parents want to sell the house because they don’t need that much space. The Parents Wanted...

Think You Know How Big an Acre Is? These 10 Incredible Examples Will Make You Think Again

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https://parentportfolio.com - Are you curious how big is an acre? Here are interesting facts that can help visualize how big or small an acre is. Farmers and real estate agents are very familiar with the size of an acre since a lot of their business revolves around this spacing. One acre is equivalent to 43,560 square feet, but what does that...

Woman Calls Mother A “Gold Digger” After Being Asked This Personal Question

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user says she confronted her mom about making comments and assumptions about other people’s finances. She told her mom that it made her look like a “gold digger.” Her Mom Would Always Ask If Her Friend’s Had A Lot Of Money The Original Poster (OP) explains that her mom grew up in poverty,...

BEWARE:10 Signs Your Landlord Is Taking Advantage of You

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https://parentportfolio.com - When it comes to renting a property, landlords will find that state laws vary quite a bit. As a result, they may be surprised as to what a landlord cannot do. Because of this, they need to know all of their state laws about renting, which will help ensure that they don’t inadvertently violate any of...

Husband Goes Against Wife’s Financial Warning And Goes On Vacation

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares that her mother-in-law invited her and her husband to spend the holidays at Disney. However, due to their poor financial situation, there is no way they can afford to go on vacation. And yet, her husband started making plans with his mom, disregarding her warning. Her Husband Is Terrible With Money...

10 Anti-Frugal Habits That Are Worth Every Penny

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https://parentportfolio.com - Everyone wants to reduce their spending and be more frugal. However, being frugal can mean different things for different people; not everything in their life can fit into the frugal bucket. A Reddit user asked the community what advice goes against all the frugal advice, but still, people find it acceptable for them. Here are...

10 Things Moms Secretly Want for Mother’s Day

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https://parentportfolio.com - Moms are the superheroes of the family, juggling multiple responsibilities and constantly putting others before themselves. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them how much they are appreciated and loved. While moms often say that spending time with their family is the best gift of all, there are a few things that they...

They Didn’t Want To Pay Their Wedding Photographer, So She Did This To Their Photos

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares that their friend needed to hire a photographer on a tight budget. However, the “photographer” bumped heads with the groom threatening not to pay. So, the Reddit user deleted all the wedding photos in front of the newlyweds and walked off. Not A Professional Photographer The original poster (OP) isn’t a...

15 Dumb Things Women Confessed To Spending Their Money On

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https://parentportfolio.com - Have you ever spent money and immediately regretted your purchase? You’ve got company. After someone asked the women of a small internet forum what their stupidest purchases were, these are the top-voted responses. Find out if you or your spouse have been caught buying these dumb things. 1. Cloth Diapers The most upvoted individual sheepishly...

10 Frugal Habits That Are Actually A Waste!

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https://parentportfolio.com - Everyone wants to live a more frugal life by saving money while being efficient. But, there are some so-called “frugal habits” that actually contradict themselves, making these habits more wasteful instead. So, a Reddit user asked the community what outdated or just wrong pieces of frugal advice people are still repeating. Here are the top...

10 “Old People” Advice That Millennials and Gen Z Call Useless and Outdated

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https://parentportfolio.com - When children were young, their parents taught them to respect their elders. Now that they are all grown up, Millennials and Gen Z’ers have taken their feelings to Reddit, saying, “age does not equal wisdom.”  So, someone asked the Reddit Community: “What’s a piece of advice that old people like to give that is absolutely useless...

10 Unethical Life Hacks People Admit They Use

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https://parentportfolio.com - We all want to succeed in life, but sometimes we might resort to unethical means to achieve our goals. From lying on resumes to taking advantage of loopholes, some people have admitted to using questionable tactics to get ahead. Here are ten unethical life hacks that some individuals have confessed to using. 1. Pretend to...

10 Rules Strict Parents Have That Leave the General Population Scratching Their Heads

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https://parentportfolio.com - For many of us, having strict parents while growing up was a rite of passage. Some rules were reasonable, like not staying up too late on school nights or doing homework before watching TV. But there were also rules that seemed completely unreasonable, like not being allowed to wear a certain color or being grounded...

The Snowplow Surprise: Husband Keeps Snowplow Business Investment Hidden from Wife

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares his story of spending $5,000 to start a snowplow business without consulting his wife. Everyone Likes Extra Cash The original poster (OP) wanted to make extra money by plowing people’s driveways during the winter. And he has plenty of free time in the winter and can always use the extra cash....

Husband Got A Hotel After In-Laws Told Him To Sleep On The Couch During Their Visit. Did He Handle it Right?

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https://parentportfolio.com - A Reddit user shares that he and his newlywed wife visited his in-laws for the first time after being married for less than one year. However, by the night’s end, his in-laws made it clear that he and his wife were not allowed to share a bed while staying at his in-law’s home. Instead, they...

The Blueprint to Father of the Year: 10 Essential Must-Haves for Dads

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https://parentportfolio.com - Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs in the world. And, like many fathers, we want to be the best dad we can be to our children. But, although the headaches may be many, the joy our kids can bring will outweigh all challenges. So, as we ponder “How to be a better father,”...

10 Gross Things That Scream “Trashy Parents”

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https://parentportfolio.com - Being a parent is a challenging and rewarding experience. It requires patience, responsibility, and a commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Unfortunately, not all parents take this responsibility seriously, and some exhibit behaviors that can be harmful to their children’s well-being. 1. Dirty or Unkempt Children The state of a...