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Jun 14, 2021
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macdizzle
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We won't go to dinner with them anymore. That's how we've addressed it.
We simply won't go out with them. It's insanely awkward.
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I'm not sure which extreme of the Saving vs. Spending spectrum I feel more sad
macdizzle
6/14/21 8:49am
Striking a balance is tough it would seem. At least you are a freaking wealthy CBer and make oodles of cash
TNT
6/14/21 8:51am
lol, "figure out retirement."
Mayor of Cougartown
6/14/21 8:53am
This sounds like a divorce waiting to happen
bruincoug
6/14/21 9:07am
or working at Home Depot in your 70's. Or some crummy retail place.
Mayor of Cougartown
6/14/21 9:11am
Guys like that often trade in for the younger model — if it feels good do it
bruincoug
6/14/21 9:15am
Hopefully your in-laws can get that figured out. I think they did the right
Regal Ute
6/14/21 8:54am
my life experience has shown me that people like this rarely leave it to their
Mayor of Cougartown
6/14/21 8:56am
Where does all the money go?
TNT
6/14/21 8:56am
they'll give it to various charities. Don't want to "spoil" the kids or whatever
Mayor of Cougartown
6/14/21 9:00am
Having cash thrown at a person isnt a posutive thing
Backcountry
6/14/21 9:06am
Partly agree. Most people get inheritances when they are in their 40s to 60s. It can still be a big negative
Clark Addison
6/14/21 9:08am
exactly. A person getting money in their 40's and 50's can help with college
Mayor of Cougartown
6/14/21 9:10am
Thats a really good point
Backcountry
6/14/21 9:11am
And they shouldnt
Backcountry
6/14/21 9:00am
I feel the same way. There is stupid on both ends of the spectrum. Honestly,
Superman21
6/14/21 8:57am
Money is the biggest challenge in my marriage. Happily married but I am
Iman23
6/14/21 8:58am
You and I are similarly situated
bruincoug
6/14/21 9:08am
Definitely easier to make more money. It's rare to be able to cut costs when
marticorp
6/14/21 10:49am
Well looks like you and your wife will be in for a big inheritance if they continue down that path. But of course you'd
TheLoneCougar
6/14/21 9:00am
I think the in-laws see things correctly. I love the conservative approach.
Backcountry
6/14/21 9:06am
Except for the stealing part. I'd rather pay the $20 that I owe and feel
Elwood Blues
6/14/21 12:23pm
It's crazy to see how many people play the FOMO game
UVCoug
6/14/21 9:07am
Money is meant to be spent. You have have to decide what you want to spend it on
Powerbait DPM
6/14/21 9:07am
I’m kind of the same. I have been saving to pay for college for my kids but there will be no “inheritance “ to speak of
Slim
6/14/21 9:11am
This is a good middle ground, though I don’t buy toys etc I spend money on
kotacoug
6/14/21 10:02am
I hope to be able to help out my kids when starting a young family.
Powerbait DPM
6/14/21 1:28pm
Best thing to help them out is to give them the skill set to do it on their own.
kotacoug
6/14/21 3:12pm
I agree, but no harm in helping out if done correctly. I’m not saying buy a car
Powerbait DPM
6/14/21 6:03pm
The key is to balance those two perspectives as well as you can. My wife and I
dYrtbYkerYder
6/14/21 9:10am
Homes are different. Cant lump them into the same category as cars, tpys, trips,
Backcountry
6/14/21 9:13am
RE: The key is to balance those two perspectives as well as you can. My wife and
chivo
6/14/21 11:29pm
Where I come out on this is:
Doctor Rosenrosen
6/14/21 9:12am
Mine was similar with different criteria. As we moved around the country
Nat Gas Man
6/14/21 9:26am
I have a lot of similar age/ similar income friends that have a lot more than I
LeonMarek
6/14/21 9:13am
Just curious - are these friends LDS? I'm fascinated and a little baffled
kos
6/14/21 9:35am
Moreso outside the church, but I've seen plenty within as well.
LeonMarek
6/14/21 9:41am
“Send it back and get a refund (this is planned)” do they not see this as stealing? How do they possibly defend this
vegasnative
6/14/21 9:31am
We won't go to dinner with them anymore. That's how we've addressed it.
macdizzle
6/14/21 9:32am
You are a better person than me. I would have difficulty not calling them out on it. I just really hate stealing. You
vegasnative
6/14/21 9:48am
Are your in-laws leaving their money to their kids? If so I’d be fine with how
Penske Material
6/14/21 9:39am
Its astonishing how many of those spenders there are and how many are broke.
rad dawg
6/14/21 9:43am
Your friend's story is familiar.
Don Carlton
6/14/21 10:07am
I’ve heard it said that the 1%ers don’t buy toys they buy assets, middle class
Nat Gas Man
6/14/21 10:07am
You don’t get wealthy by consuming stuff
hansel
6/14/21 11:47am
That last paragraph sounds 100% MISERABLE
kotacoug
6/14/21 9:58am
Enjoy your inheritance 🙂
steakandtaters
6/14/21 10:37am
Live like no one else, so you can live and GIVE like no one else
steakandtaters
6/14/21 10:41am
there is a difference between frugal and cheap, and your in-laws are on the
lukeskywalker
6/14/21 10:38am
I know a lot of people who
lukeskywalker
6/14/21 10:52am
You've found both extremes. I remember a random home teaching lesson 2 decades
Stev_ie
6/14/21 11:37am
My initial thought was that one extreme would lead to more peace, but not the
TailgateU
6/14/21 12:25pm
I'm guessing you're friends with the toys aren't actually broke.
Whiskey
6/14/21 12:33pm
I know which side of that equation I want to be friends with. For all our admira
Von Cougarschnauzer
6/14/21 1:18pm
Hate going on vacation with big spenders. Can't keep up with them. Feels like
Mitty
6/14/21 11:10pm
The problem with the you only live once idea is that you actually live forever
Stev_ie
6/14/21 1:21pm
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