My mom's 'emergency fund' request hit a new high of $5,000
She called last night asking for help with her property taxes again, which is a regular thing. But this time the number was way bigger, and she just expected me to cover it. I'm 32, and I just realized I've given her over $15,000 in the last three years for various 'crises'. It matters because I'm trying to save for a house and this is stopping me. How do you even start that talk about cutting off the money without it blowing up? Anyone had to set a hard limit with a parent?