From Dow Jones & Company:

The writer is open to questions about fixed-income investing and strategies to maximize financial plans. A reader is dealing with conflicts over college expenses and shared costs with her ex-husband. High-conflict personalities can make resolving matters difficult. College expenses for divorced families can be tricky, especially if financial situations change. Some families divide costs by children or simply hope for the best. The key to dealing with high-conflict situations is to maintain control and establish clear parameters.



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