In all honesty, How does your wife react when..

[CadillacLuke24]

Fortunately I pretty much only spend on (proactive and reactive) maintenance on my truck so she understands. But the family is first and foremost at all times, which means that we need to safely cover our fixed expenses, 401k, savings, and investments before any fun can be considered. After that we get to spend money on the family and ourselves.

 

And although I could buy less expensive tires for a truck that sees relatively low mileage I still got Michelin defenders, I also bought Moog tie rod ends instead of AC Delco or any other brand. They're quality investments that we both see the value in even if she couldn't care less about trucks.

 

But... if you still haven't gotten married, don't do it!

 

Sent from my SM-G360V using Tapatalk

 

Hehehe this is my plan. If I ever get the itch, at least have my truck tricked out and my car restored. Then, no questions!

[Beer Belly]

My Wife won't let me invest in a depreciating value......I'd like to play, but she sez "No !", which I'm fine with

[Adamrg]

This makes me lol. There are very few things I even care to do to a car (when it's your career, you kinda lose interest. Or at least, that's what happened to me) so with truck stuff the cost is minimal.

But even at that, we've always looked at the situation as its all our money, not hers or mine, we both have hobbies and things we like to spend money on, and neither of our wants are more important than the others.

and both of us are very reasonable financially. So as long as all the bills are paid, the savings is growing, and we still have money left, neither really says that much to the other.

[wehowardjr]

Last September I stopped at the Chevy dealer JUST to look at the inventory, and 2 hours later drove home in my Silverado. I called the wife to tell her about the truck and she said we'd talk about it after she got off work. I showed up to pick her up at quitting time and SURPRISE!!!! With an evil smile she informed me on the way home no more money will be spent unless it's a repair. LMAO Even though she fought the temptation to hate it, she fell in love with the truck within the 15 minute drive home, but I still can't spend any money on it. LOL In the back of my mind I keep repeating to myself, "She'll give in, she'll give in" We have an awesome relationship, the reason we'll been married for 28 years in December.

[RyanbabZ71]

Last September I stopped at the Chevy dealer JUST to look at the inventory, and 2 hours later drove home in my Silverado. I called the wife to tell her about the truck and she said we'd talk about it after she got off work. I showed up to pick her up at quitting time and SURPRISE!!!! With an evil smile she informed me on the way home no more money will be spent unless it's a repair. LMAO Even though she fought the temptation to hate it, she fell in love with the truck within the 15 minute drive home, but I still can't spend any money on it. LOL In the back of my mind I keep repeating to myself, "She'll give in, she'll give in" We have an awesome relationship, the reason we'll been married for 28 years in December.

I did something similar with my camaro

 

Went to dealer (found mine in Ohio) talked pricing asked if they could get it. Pricing was spot on and the dealer agreed to trade. Gave me $500 less trade than I was looking at selling our 08 Tahoe. Pulled trigger. Went home and pitched idea to the wife, she agreed then I said thanks for agreeing because they were goi g to pick up the car lol

 

 

Ryan

[SarahsGMC]

Whatever it is you are buying, tell her it costs twice as much as it really does. Then when you get it installled, show her the receipt and tell her you got a screaming deal on it. She'll think you're a financial genius and quit complaining.

 

Full disclosure: I am only engaged, not married, so I cannot verify anything I have said.

I laughed hard at this

 

Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

[06pirate]

I laughed hard at this

 

Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

 

 

My mother's name is Sarah.

[O_J_Simpson]

We keep our fun money totally separate. Each gets 52k a year do what they want with. Makes life easy. She tends to buy lots of trucks and cruises and I don't spend my allotment each year unless I buy another vehicle. Might sound like a lot to someone just starting out but when bass boats are hitting 80k and a decent truck runs 45k after taxes you can't blow it all each year.

[Donstar]

We keep our fun money totally separate. Each gets 52k a year do what they want with. Makes life easy. She tends to buy lots of trucks and cruises and I don't spend my allotment each year unless I buy another vehicle. Might sound like a lot to someone just starting out but when bass boats are hitting 80k and a decent truck runs 45k after taxes you can't blow it all each year.

Is this a typo?

[Graphic]

Is this a typo?

Was wondering this myself... 52k? Each?

[dcheeseman]

In our house, we keep it pretty simple. All money earned goes into the same joint checking account. We both get an allowance directly transferred biweekly (equal amounts) into our individual checking accounts, and what you do with that money is up to you.

 

She knows I like to spend money on cars/trucks etc, and she asks why I need to do this or that. But she also knows it is what I like to do and makes me happy, so it's all good.

 

As long as we both agree on what we're saving, and both have the same savings goals for projects, we're all good.

This is exactly what my wife and I do, works out great for us!!!

 

Daniel

[Waaazooo]

Was wondering this myself... 52k? Each?

It's OJ. He'll just off his wife and blame it on the ambiguous boy/friend pool boy if it doesn't work out.

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Graphic]

Lol

Isn't he out of wives?

[WilliamBos]

Dude just get used to it!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The reply to the OP's fiance, minus the dude.

[O_J_Simpson]

Was wondering this myself... 52k? Each?

Why would it be? We went to school to learn our professional trades. They pay very well. Those early life sacrifices comes with more rewarding opportunities down the road.