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I have 9YOE in channel development, B2B , B2D , Team handling for sales and marketing role , working as Regional manager of Andhrapradesh for MARG LTD.
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My parents are a similar way, they treat all children the same. Just take the money, use it for a trip, and tell them how happy it made you. Take a lot of pictures, treat them to dinner, and tell them about the trip. As long as they aren't overextending themselves by giving you the money, enjoy it.
My parents are of the mindset that they'd rather give my siblings and I money now rather than leave a massive nest egg because they know it is more helpful now and they get to see you enjoy it.
Take the money, invest it and spoil your parents with it. Perhaps you can take them on a vacation, out to dinner, etc. I’m sure they’d enjoy more time with you.
I echo all the others on the thread. I cannot think of any better way to spend extra money that I dont need than on a vacation. Take them along too or when your sister is better you all can go on a family trip together to celebrate. If they isnsit that you use the money as "investment" in a new basement or soemthing tell them you will just put in in a brokerage account and enjoy watching it grow!
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Bet it all on red. If you lose, oopsy daisy but not your money. If you win, give the money back and remove the strings.
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Life is short, they love you and they want to give you something. It seems weird but maybe one day you’ll be old and wanting to do the same for your kids and you’ll understand them more because you accepted! I’m with SC1.
I would use the money to take a family trip for everyone like when we were younger and make a bunch of memories!
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Buy an index fund. Great time to get in. Don’t touch it, send them progress pics
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It must be niice. I’m tryna get like you, ma boy.
What are the attached strings?
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They worked and paid for me to go to undergrad. Haven't taken a dime after that.
My wife's parents are like that. My parents are not. It's interesting. When I was in college, I applied for scholarships and worked multiple jobs at a time. When my sister went to school, they paid all of her expenses.
Because then they’d be my parents
I was in your sister’s position about 25 years ago (unemployed for 6 months as opposed to medical bills). My parents gave me some money to help out and also gave it to my brother. My brother took the money and invested it, forgot about it, and now he’s got a nice extra retirement fund. If I were in your position, I would probably do that. You should also sit down with your parents and talk about seeing an attorney they specializes in elder care. My parents held on to their money for too long. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on nursing homes because they didn’t properly shelter their money.
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Now is a great time to buy in (average in) to the market
I wish my parents awarded me for not leaching off of them post college…
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Depends on your relationship with your parents. If it's a toxic relationship, don't take it. If you are from a healthy family, accept it!
They may just be trying to equalize gifting between you and your sister, and since her gift was for a specific purpose they are attaching @strings@ to your gift too. Don’t read anything into it before talking with them
I wish my parents did that
It’s a beautiful thing and I know you’re grateful for it. If it gives them joy, accept the gift and do something with it. Invest, etc. One day you’ll be in a position to help them as the get older. Although, most of us will never fully repay them for raising us. My opinion, there’s nothing to feel dirty about. It’s a blessing