For many people across the U.S., inflation is outpacing wages, making it harder to afford basic living expenses. It’s challenging enough for individuals to pay their own bills, but for those who support multiple other people, the responsibility can be downright crushing. The term “financial boundaries” gets thrown around a lot these days, and it sounds reasonable in theory. But in practice, setting clear limits on what you’re willing to pay for — especially when it comes to your loved ones’ needs — can seem heartless, if not completely impossible. “I don’t know how to say ‘no’ to someone who’s going hungry,” says one woman who’s been paying for her niece’s groceries after the niece lost access to food stamps a few months ago. “If I don’t pay for it, no one will.” For #BoundariesWeek, personal finance columnist Charlotte Cowles spoke to three women overextending themselves financially about who they’re supporting, why, and the painful choices they’re making to do so. Read what they ha...