My Parents Called Me At 2 A.M. On Christmas Eve Screaming For $20,000 …

We can fix the paperwork later. Just pay the bill.”

“Not a big deal?”

I laughed.

It was a dry, humorless sound.

“He opened a $50,000 line of credit in my name. Dad, he ruined my credit score. He stole my identity.”

“He’s your brother!” Mom screamed. “He needed a break. He’s had such a hard year. Why are you so obsessed with money? You can make more money.continue reading …