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[quote=Anonymous]My parents have been exceptionally generous. My mother grew up with parents who were wealthy, but miserly. She always resented that her parents were withholding financially and never offered a dime when she and my dad could have used some help. When my mom's parents died, she saw what happens when you simply sit on your wealth - horrific amount siphoned off via taxes. My mom then made it her goal to share and gift to all of her children and grandchildren because you literally can't take it with you. Mom has given us money for vacations, to do a home improvement project, to send DD on an overseas school trip, etc. She repeatedly says she'd rather give her money to us now to see how we enjoy it rather than leave an inheritance after she's gone. One caveat: DH and I do not share this info with my ILs. They'd disapprove because they could not match this generosity dollar for dollar. [/quote]
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