<prompt> Human: So my girlfriend 24 just moved back to Canada from Korea to accept a 1 year long contract with a bank. The position is meant to jumpstart a career in banking and pays around 37000 CAD yet does not guarantee a position after the contract is over. In order to get to work a car is required and this is where the problem starts. Her mother is insistent on leasing a brand new vehicle 160 biweekly for 3 years when I believe it would be financially sensible to get a small loan to purchase a 4-5k pre owned vehicle from auto trader, etc. Theres also the possibility of traveling after her contract so it would be beneficial so not be locked into a contract. Obviously there are a lot of family politics involved but from a financial perspective what do you guys think is the right thing to do at her time in life? Or are there other options to choose from? Thanks for the advice and let me now if you need anymore information about the situation. Edit: Shes being forced because she lives at home currently and her mother will threaten to kick her out if she doesnt get her way. My bad thats a big part... Assistant: This is a major boundary issue.How is her mother forcing her to do anything with her money?Its your girlfriends life, money and decision. Tell mom thank you for the advice and then make her own decision. If she continues to intrude, your girlfriend needs to very politely but firmly say, Mom, I appreciate your input and telling me what you think is best because I know that you love me, but this is a decision I have to make on my own.From the financial perspective, you completely are correct in your thinking. The bigger issue is the days of mom forcing her to do anything now that shes financially on her own are over.Human: Thanks for the input. The leverage she has is that my girlfriend is living at home and her mother will threaten to kick her out.  <response>: Sounds like she needs to leave if this relationship is that toxic. Threatening to kick her out because she refuses to lease a car is past insane and clearly toxic.If your girlfriend wants to keep a healthy relationship with her mother, and this is how her mother is acting, she needs to leave. 