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Someone who I know has come into some unexpected cash (legally).
Wants to buy himself and 6K bike. But his wife will have a huge problem with it, b/c 1) She will think its a waste of money....... and he's spending it on himself, even though he obtained the money himself and she had nothing to do with it.
2) the danger factor of the bike, even though he is a semi decent rider.
So my questions are this......what if he bought her a say 1K present on something she wants, how much would this help the situation? and any other ways that can help her having less of a problem with it?
I'm inclined to say it's his money he should do what he wants with it. Now, if he has credit card, student loan debt or anything else that is outstanding, it's typical guy fashion to overlook that and buy something extravagant. However, if all of that doesn't apply he should do what he wants with HIS money.
I'm inclined to say it's his money he should do what he wants with it. Now, if he has credit card, student loan debt or anything else that is outstanding, it's typical guy fashion to overlook that and buy something extravagant. However, if all of that doesn't apply he should do what he wants with HIS money.
No debts other than a mortgage. He works hard on a good income to pay that mortgage. She looks after the children and doesn't work, but has worked in the past.
No debts other than a mortgage. He works hard on a good income to pay that mortgage. She looks after the children and doesn't work, but has worked in the past.
He has kids...that changes things. I would advise to put the money into the kids college fund. Buying a bike might not be the most sensible thing. I still think he should be making the decision, but I would advise something more realistic.
Someone who I know has come into some unexpected cash (legally).
Wants to buy himself and 6K bike. But his wife will have a huge problem with it, b/c 1) She will think its a waste of money....... and he's spending it on himself, even though he obtained the money himself and she had nothing to do with it.
2) the danger factor of the bike, even though he is a semi decent rider.
So my questions are this......what if he bought her a say 1K present on something she wants, how much would this help the situation? and any other ways that can help her having less of a problem with it?
Thx
If ran into my own money and I wanted a bike, I am buying a bike. You would have to give me a better argument than, "its a waste of money". Safety could be a real concern depending on where they live. If he doesn't have children, then I would compromise with my wife by suggesting that I get rid of it once some little ones came along. If kids are already in the picture, I wouldn't get a bike.
He has kids...that changes things. I would advise to put the money into the kids college fund. Buying a bike might not be the most sensible thing. I still think he should be making the decision, but I would advise something more realistic.
Yes two children. They have a good income coming in, due to another property and his income.
Spend it on something that will be an investment for the future. Mutual funds money towards life insurance. Yeah yeah doesn't sound fun now but when your old you will be glad to have it.
Yes two children. They have a good income coming in, due to another property and his income.
I wouldn't buy a bike with kids. Its not about how good of a rider YOU ARE. You are relying on everyone else to drive with caution and awareness.
Now, if he is still set on getting a bike, then so be it. In which case, make sure he tells his wife that it has always been a passion and offer a suggestion that he would do no night time riding, or riding during rush hour. Maybe that will ease her nerves.
To me it sounds like she is probably more worried about HIM and less about the money.
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