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[quote=Anonymous]I just got word that a significant amount of money will be coming my way and I would like to share it with my (both older) siblings. To provide background they're both married and successful engineers, homeowners with nice cars, and great careers. I'm the single sibling that lives a chaotic life and enjoys every minute of it! Neither one of them *need* money to say the least lol

I've been thinking about how I can share this with them. All of us are estranged from our parents and my siblings have honest to God been incredible with the examples they set. We grew up fairly poor and they're 100% the reason I didn't end up in the poverty cycle. I wouldn't be where I'm at in life without them carving the way.

All that being said, I'm considering 10k for each of them and then 10k towards my only infant nephew's college fund. I know they'll do all they can to say no, so is there a creative or sentimental way I can ensure they know I am doing this with no expectations? I'd love to hear your stories, all I can find is nightmare scenarios online!

As far as what I'm doing with the money? Nothing but letting it sit in my Vanguard brokerage account. I dont own a house, I have a car that's paid off. I'm comfortable but don't need more and (if you grew up poor) spending money needlessly terrifies me. Weird situation, but one that's not going to change my life much.

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