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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - Thanks for the thoughts on the separate money accounts, that is really good feedback before we have to have a sitdown on this one, 'mad money' is an awesome idea.  I feel like if they are getting by on their current retirement + what we give them, which they do, then we don't need to up the amount - but it makes sense that if he wants to give them a little something extra for a special even that he should be able to do so without stressing about what I think.
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OP, I'm the mad money poster.  The thing I liked about that system is that it made my DH put skin in the game, so to speak.  It made him think about how if he gave his mom extra money, it meant less money for whatever it was that he really wanted and was saving for.  I didn't suggest it to discourage him, per se, but to make him consider the effects on both MIL and him.  I also suggested that he eat out less and could save some $$ that way  :wink:

Good luck. I can tell by your posts that you are a genuinely caring person who's trying to do right by both your in-laws and your own family.[/quote]

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