Comments on: Prime Time Money – Boundaries Roundup http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/ Real Personal Finance for a Life Without Limits! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:33:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: PT http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-317 PT Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:37:29 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/#comment-317 @Anna - Thanks for the comment and question. Hopefully others will chime in. I think what's missing for me to accurately comment are two things: 1. Does your Dad know of your solid financial position and smart choices or does he think you are struggling? 2. Do you sense that your Dad is doing this to assert control over you and your husband? If your Dad is simply proud of your solid financial situation and is motivated to help you out with some extra funds that he has, I say take him up on it, as long as you guys discuss that there are no strings attached. On the flip side, you may be offended because you think that he thinks you are struggling. If that's the case, then politely share with him that you aren't having trouble, but are just making a smart choice. Anyone else have something to share? @Anna – Thanks for the comment and question. Hopefully others will chime in.

I think what’s missing for me to accurately comment are two things: 1. Does your Dad know of your solid financial position and smart choices or does he think you are struggling? 2. Do you sense that your Dad is doing this to assert control over you and your husband?

If your Dad is simply proud of your solid financial situation and is motivated to help you out with some extra funds that he has, I say take him up on it, as long as you guys discuss that there are no strings attached.

On the flip side, you may be offended because you think that he thinks you are struggling. If that’s the case, then politely share with him that you aren’t having trouble, but are just making a smart choice.

Anyone else have something to share?

]]> By: Anna http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Anna Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:35:35 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/#comment-316 I am trying to figure out why I feel uncomfortable about something- My husband and I are saving for a car, we are debt-free, have $10,000 for an emergency fund, and have $2,000 in the future car savings account. Dad said to me he wants to "match" our car savings and help us get a car a lot sooner. This bothers me. I want us to do this on our own. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Help me sort this out!! Am I wrong to not want his "gift of a match" or what? I'm confused... thanks. I am trying to figure out why I feel uncomfortable about something- My husband and I are saving for a car, we are debt-free, have $10,000 for an emergency fund, and have $2,000 in the future car savings account. Dad said to me he wants to “match” our car savings and help us get a car a lot sooner. This bothers me. I want us to do this on our own. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Help me sort this out!! Am I wrong to not want his “gift of a match” or what? I’m confused… thanks.

]]> By: Patrick http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Patrick Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:27:56 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/2008/02/09/prime-time-money-boundaries-roundup/#comment-287 Great analogy. My wife has always been responsible about paying bills and handling money, but she didn't know much about investing when we got married. I've been teaching her the basics, slowly but surely. It's a good thing for everyone to know. Thanks for the mention. :) Great analogy. My wife has always been responsible about paying bills and handling money, but she didn’t know much about investing when we got married. I’ve been teaching her the basics, slowly but surely. It’s a good thing for everyone to know.

Thanks for the mention. :)

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