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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
Name:
Jackie
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Spinoff to wedding gift list
Many people expressed that they feel that the wedding gifts they received are none of their parents' business. I was wondering if you feel this way specifically about gifts or if applies to your parents' knowledge of your finances in general.
Are your parents aware of your finances? If so, how much?
My FIL is our accountant -he knows exactly what we have, and I appreciate his input and advice. My parents don't know in as much details, but I'm open with them about our salaries. I never gave it a second thought.
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Posted 11/7/07 3:20 PM  |
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BlueDiamonds
mommy to 3 boys
Member since 2/07 3885 total posts
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proud mommy
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
neither my parents nor ILs know how much we make, how much $ we have in the bank, etc. if they asked i would tell them but i don't think there has ever been any reason for it to come up.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:21 PM |
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CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
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Jess
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
We are open with our parents about everything... they know all our details. I never gave it a second thought either!
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:22 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
Member since 5/05 16555 total posts
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I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
my mom does our taxes so she knows what we make. but she never discusses it with anyone.
since we just bought a house, i think both sides have an idea as to what we make. we don't discuss it, but i think thye have an idea.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:23 PM |
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Whamtastic
LIF Adult
Member since 1/07 997 total posts
Name:
Big Fat Baby with a Blackberry
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents know that we live comfortably on what we earn, but they don't know how much that is. I tell them when I get a raise, but I don't tell them exactly how much. I don't know why, but I prefer to keep that sort of thing private between myself and my DH.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:23 PM |
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neener1211
:-)
Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
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J
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents know we are doing ok for ourselves. I ask for advice from my mom, she is very good with her money, and I've learned a lot from her.
I appreciate any advice my mom gives me.
Message edited 11/7/2007 3:23:59 PM.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:23 PM |
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ml110
LIF Adult
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
my mom has her accounting degree, so shes interested in finances and stuff.. so she does ask about it, and i tell her. not major stuff, but she has a general idea of our salaries and how we're saving our money.
it seems a little nosey of her, but i'm her daughter, and i think she just wants to make sure we're doing ok and doing the right thing with our money.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:24 PM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents and DH's parents have no clue about our finances. It's not that we feel it's none of their business, it's just that we've never had the reason to discuss it with them.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:24 PM |
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Mrs-Boop
My Babies
Member since 5/05 4956 total posts
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Jaime
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents don't have a clue. I swear they think we are destitute. Always trying to bring up money, saying we can't afford stuff. They have NO CLUE about our financial status. We both work our butts off and have great jobs. Unfortunately, I think they think we are broke because we haven't bought a house yet, when the truth is, and they don't know this yet, we have not bought because we are planning to move off the island in the next year or two. 
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:28 PM |
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LuckySV
LIF Adult
Member since 10/05 4675 total posts
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents do just b/c I'm very open with them about it. I also know about their finances. I would never let DH's family know a/t about our financial situation. DH even has a few accountants in his family but I'd still rather pay someone to do our taxes. His family just gossips too much!
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:35 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My dad knows how much I make- b/c everytime I switch jobs I tell him everything
He knows we are doing well- but he would want to know when we need help also- we are very open and he knows how hard it can be with one person making comission only
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:39 PM |
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alisonggg
Cutie
Member since 3/06 4749 total posts
Name:
a
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
Posted by CaMacho
We are open with our parents about everything... they know all our details. I never gave it a second thought either!
Us too
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:40 PM |
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Reese32
LIF Adult
Member since 7/07 3631 total posts
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents don't know how much we make, but they know we live comfortably. DH's parents have an idea of what he makes because he works for LIRR, and his father does, as well.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:41 PM |
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stayandjohn
Our life is complete
Member since 5/05 5909 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
Well being that DH works for FIL, my IL's know exactly what he makes. My mother knows because she is my DH's banker (thats how we met)
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:43 PM |
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TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
Posted by CaMacho
We are open with our parents about everything... they know all our details. I never gave it a second thought either!
Me too, I tell them everything. They are my parents and they know everything about me. And I know that they would never go and tell other people that information.
I'm the same way with my sister. I have no problem telling her exactly what I make.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:52 PM |
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leighdvm
My golden boys!
Member since 3/06 4419 total posts
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Michele
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My mother and I are very close and we tell each other everything.....I don't talk about money with anyone else in my family, though....
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:53 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My mom doesnt know because I dont tell her. I think she thinks we make less than we do if she had to guess. I asked DH not to discuss our finances with his parents, but they are shrewd people and I am sure they have a vague idea. Again, I feel it isn't their business.
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| Posted 11/7/07 3:57 PM |
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ETAB
Mother Mary Pray for us
Member since 7/07 2052 total posts
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
I tell my parents everything... I know they only want the best for us, so I have no problem telling them.
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:01 PM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
I haven't told either set of parents my salary but, DH is in the FDNY so his base salary is somewhat public (although it doesn't include night differential, holiday pay, and OT).
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:07 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
We are open with our parents about everything... they know all our details. I never gave it a second thought either!
Us too! I also am pretty aware of my parents financial situation being I am an only child and would be responsible for everything.
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:08 PM |
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diva7531
My Peanut
Member since 2/07 5199 total posts
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Ryan 3 boys EDD 11/6!
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
Both sets of parents know what we earn and where we are financially, never thought to keep it from them. But that is us and our family, everyone is different.
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:12 PM |
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LIgrlatheart
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/06 638 total posts
Name:
christi
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
my parents know abotu us, we know about them...
dh's parents think we are loaded (we aren't even near rich or even able to take multiple vacas a year) and they pretend to be poor when they really are loaded
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:13 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
Member since 1/07 9534 total posts
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The One My Mother Gave Me ;-)
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
DH tells his mom almost everything about his financial situation. He doesn't share much about my financial situation. My mother does our taxes.
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:14 PM |
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luckysmom
Yes it is! Going as planned:)
Member since 6/07 5339 total posts
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
Posted by alisonggg
Posted by CaMacho
We are open with our parents about everything... they know all our details. I never gave it a second thought either!
Us too
Same here
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:15 PM |
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jjk1007
LIF Toddler
Member since 11/07 437 total posts
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Jaclyn (former '07 LIW'er)
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Re: Spinoff to wedding gift list
My parents pretty much know what we bring in, without going into any detail.
But his Mom has no idea. DH likes to keep that private from her, and everyone really, and thinks its none of her business. I guess the only reason my parents know is because of my big mouth. lol
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:16 PM |
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