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Posted By: generation on 2009-01-12
In Reply to: Could really use advice. This is really bothering me.-sm - Dizzy

I think this generation had enjoyed TOO much privacy with regards to their money. Like you said, everyone knows your financial status and you know your siblings, but mom is a mystery.

I am in the same boat, but with in-laws and all the relatives circling like buzzards. In my alternate universe, I would ask to see all the paperwork just for practical purposes and not mention other people's motives. I still think they would be very resistant to it, but if I made if more of "in case of fire" type of argument, they might fess up what the real arrangements are.

I still dread the day when we have to go through all the drawers trying to find stuff and all the haggling the unemployed/in debt relatives will be trying to cut a deal for more than their share with their rich/frugal counterparts!

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Could really use advice. This is really bothering me.-sm - Dizzy
- Stay out of it and quit thinking about it. Not good - for your health. :)
- Why does it matter? - Emily Ayn
  - Some married people have separate accts just like - Alike but not really
    - Same here. We have separate accounts and - Silly Girl
      - I do not check up on my husband - Alike but not really
- this - generation
- Some thoughts here - Pennies from heaven
  - Thank you everyone. I made a decision. - Dizzy
    - my grandma.... - Emily Ayn
- Two ideas - Just me
  - I agree with you 100% - what a shame - Great advice
    - Ditto - Happy MT Robin
      - Thank you. I think that's what bothers me the most - - Dizzy

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