Pregnant Sister Refuses to Be Older Brother’s ATM After He Blows Through His Inheritance While She Saves Hers

You can't pick your family, but you do get to choose where your hard-earned cash goes. Dealing with financial boundaries among siblings can be more complicated than untangling a string of holiday lights. For one mom-to-be, the choice was clear: her growing family and future are the top priority.

We all know siblings can have totally different attitudes toward money. There's the sister who's always up for a shopping spree or the brother who just can't stick to a budget. Unfortunately, it's the responsible sibling who ends up feeling the pressure when money problems come knocking. And when an inheritance is tossed into the mix, things can get really messy. 

This woman is living in one of the priciest cities while prepping for a baby and trying to keep some savings intact. Clearly, saying no isn't being selfish. You can't count on siblings to come through financially, and not every money request deserves a "yes" just because their family.