I was floored when my Mom and Dad offered me $150,000 to help pay off my wife and my mortgage

harrington · May 2, 2009

They actually brought me to tears. But I'm finding it hard to say yes to their offer. They are in their mid eighties and said they would rather give it to me now instead of seeing me lose my home. They do not need the money and I would have to deduct any money from my inheritance once they pass because I have two older brothers neither of which need the money at this time. I have never asked anyone to help me financially and I feel very strange. What would you guys do in my situation???

Betallsports · May 2, 2009

harrington said:
They actually brought me to tears. But I'm finding it hard to say yes to their offer. They are in their mid eighties and said they would rather give it to me now instead of seeing me lose my home. They do not need the money and I would have to deduct any money from my inheritance once they pass because I have two older brothers neither of which need the money at this time. I have never asked anyone to help me financially and I feel very strange. What would you guys do in my situation???

That's what Parents are for, to help out their kids anyway they can.
Doesn't sound like a Hand out, and you shouldn't take it that way.

If they have it, and want to give. Why not take it ??

bellyputter · May 2, 2009

Why so much information? Get on with your life. Good luck

harrington · May 2, 2009

bellyputter said:
Why so much information? Get on with your life. Good luck

Agree maybe you are right

whalewager · May 2, 2009

where does your mom and dad live harry...physical address please

whalewager · May 2, 2009

harry on meltdown mode...u better get out and exercise harry before u lose it...hope its sunny there...clouds make it worse

MadTiger · May 2, 2009

Don't let your pride shit on their joy.

They are happy to be in a position to do it.

whalewager · May 2, 2009

dont do it harrington...you are a grown man and need to do it all on your own..tell them to donate it to united way

harrington · May 2, 2009

whalewager said:
where does your mom and dad live harry...physical address please

:lol:

soli · May 2, 2009

Take that blessing and then use some of it to take them out and have some fun too.

harrington · May 2, 2009

MadTiger said:
Don't let your pride shit on their joy.

They are happy to be in a position to do it.

That's what they are telling me but I'm still having a hard time excepting it.

bigbet1234 · May 2, 2009

They know you will probably spend it on dope?

NES · May 2, 2009

You are back with your wife? If not I would say lose the house then take the money after the divorce is final.

harrington · May 2, 2009

bigbet1234 said:
They know you will probably spend it on dope?

I had to stop I'm looking for a new job and they stopped making the wizanator

soli · May 2, 2009

bigbet1234 said:
They know you will probably spend it on dope?

harrington · May 2, 2009

NES said:
You are back with your wife? If not I would say lose the house then take the money after the divorce is final.

Financial terms are final. She has agreed to a buyout of her equity and that is all she signed off on.

bigbet1234 · May 2, 2009

Your life seems to be falling apart Harry.

Take a deep breath and get back on track

NES · May 2, 2009

STFU, harringtons got the best years of his life ahead of him.

harrington · May 2, 2009

bigbet1234 said:
Your life seems to be falling apart Harry.

Take a deep breath and get back on track

A little rough patch that's all. Splitting up was the best thing we could have done. We both seem to be a lot happier living apart.

harrington · May 2, 2009

NES said:
STFU, harringtons got the best years of his life ahead of him.

Hey I already have a date tonight with an old friend (female of course) who is also recently divorced. Nothing serious just a movie and some dinner and someone to talk to. I need to get out of the house. Tomorrow I'm going to Toronto to see a ball game with my son. I'm actually doing fine.