Samantha

We are trying to look for my wedding band and we are having a real problem with budget and the cost of gold. My engagement ring was bought over two years ago and now gold prices have gone up so much...

My mother’s best friends are hosting me a shower. These two women also raised me as much as my own parents did. What should I do as a thank you for them for hosting and planning it for me?

We don’t expect gifts. We have been living together for awhile so we don’t need much. We just want to celebrate. But I don’t know how to politely request, that if anyone does want to give us a cash...