Originally Posted by
PunchDrunk 
So how is financial abuse identified? Cause I've got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach about this suddenly....
It could be
-hiding your (pay/financial aid/social security) checks when they come in.
-giving you an allowance
-making you account for where you spend every dollar
-making you 'share' your accounts/income while theirs is not
-not allowing you to do any of the shopping
-keeping you from working or limiting how many hours you can work
-using your or your child's info to secure credit
-using your credit cards without your permission
-using their wage earner status in the family to keep you dependent on them