I vote honesty as the best policy. Would you really be able to enjoy anything that you got in a somewhat tainted fashion?
I am single and to be honest, things like this keep me that way. I couldn't stand the idea of getting to keep only $100 of a bonus I earned while my wife blew the rest.
But having said that, I have generally found that lying doesn't really get you anywhere.
i would split it as well, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. i'm sure she'll be happy with the split if she doesn't know the total
good luck with all that!!!!
Fred
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
I always advise everyone to start saving as much as they can as soon as they can.
I work in the money management field and I can't tell you how many times I've seen the same scenario: New client comes into office near retirement age and wants to spend X as their retirement salary... we look at their savings and than have to tell them you may want to consider lowing that by quite a bit (or keep working) because you'll be drawing down principal at an alarming rate.
And storm is right, collectible items really aren't the best investment vehicle - if the economy goes in the toilet discretionary spending will go down and items like collectibles really get hit hard.
EDIT: I also can't tell you enough, DON'T WATCH CNBC (especially Jim Cramer) as that station is truly bad for your financial health.
EDIT 2: The time to make real money is when others don't have the cash and YOU do!
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I am single and to be honest, things like this keep me that way. I couldn't stand the idea of getting to keep only $100 of a bonus I earned while my wife blew the rest.
But having said that, I have generally found that lying doesn't really get you anywhere.
My rule of thumb, If I ask myself 'will I get caught?' then I don't do it.
It simply amazes me how easy the path of truth is yet so many folks refuse to use it.
good luck with all that!!!!
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Steve
I work in the money management field and I can't tell you how many times I've seen the same scenario: New client comes into office near retirement age and wants to spend X as their retirement salary... we look at their savings and than have to tell them you may want to consider lowing that by quite a bit (or keep working) because you'll be drawing down principal at an alarming rate.
And storm is right, collectible items really aren't the best investment vehicle - if the economy goes in the toilet discretionary spending will go down and items like collectibles really get hit hard.
EDIT: I also can't tell you enough, DON'T WATCH CNBC (especially Jim Cramer) as that station is truly bad for your financial health.
EDIT 2: The time to make real money is when others don't have the cash and YOU do!