Help! Money Just Appears in My Account!

Scott,

My in-laws are our ‘financial alpacas’ -- they keep giving us money! I hate it but my husband loves it. I have asked them to stop, but they won’t, so it just keeps appearing in our account. I know they do it out of love, but the fact is we already earn loads ($200,000 a year)! I honestly believe they want nothing in return. How do I cope knowing I do not have to do anything in your book and we will be just fine? I feel so unproud of myself.

Gemma

Hi Gemma,

Well, I can finally retire. I have now officially had every question under the sun. (I‘ve been waiting for the ‘money just keeps appearing in my account’ question for years). Only joking. They sound like they’re generous people who are simply driven by giving (I can think of worse traits to have in in-laws). If I were in your shoes I’d sit down with them and reframe the situation; you don’t need the money, but plenty of people do. So, as a family, could you work together to help the truly needy people in your community? That would make the both of you feel proud.

Scott