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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Again, the HHI would give a good idea of whether or not helping them is a reasonable request.

Based on the fact you won't give the HHI, I'm going to assume it is sizable.

If you are making under $100K, no, there's no way you can support them if you living in the DC metro.

If, your household income is over $250K, then yes, you should be able to manage some sort of monthly allowance.

Another suggestion would be for them to sell all of the current property they own and move to a condo where they would not need to do to outside maintenance and, depending on where you buy, it might be better for you and your husband to buy the condo and put it in your name.  You could cover the HOA fees and they would essentially not have rent.

Could they live on the social security benefits if they drastically cut their living expenses?

There's too many unknown factors in what you've provided to be able to give any practical advice.

While I get you think you shouldn't have to pay anything, I'm not sure this viewpoint is going to get you far in your relationship with your husband.[/quote]

OP here - Should I buy them a palace and some butlers too?  Maybe I should quit my job to wait on them hand and foot. Thanks for posting, but this is ridiculous.[/quote]

You can buy an inexpensive condo depending on where it's located.   Again, there's not enough info to provide helpful info.

I'm going to have say that the more you respond the more obvious it is you are a bitter person with not much generosity of spirit.

Good luck.[/quote]

oP is hard working and frustrated. She doesn't own her place and people like you expect her to buy her irresponsible inlaws a condo. No. And that's a big hell no[/quote]

OP here - thank you for injecting some sanity into this, PP.  I thought I had entered the twilight zone for a second because I just couldn't understand how a reasonable person could think I should buy someone else a place when I haven't even yet saved up for my own first home.[/quote]\

OP, the person suggested you buy a small, inexpensive condo in your name and let your ILs live there.  That would, in essence, be an investment property for you.  I'd much rather do this and let them pay the bills then have them rent a place and pay their electricity every month.  When they die or need to move to a nursing home, the condo could be sold or rented.
It's also not like this needs to happen tomorrow.  This is good advice (though perhaps in a bit more time) and you shat all over it.[/quote]

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