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Jewish338

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My husband won't agree to remodel our home, do I just live with it?

He owns the home and has for 20 years. I have never been able to hang pictures on the walls. I have asked to do new landscape and remodel with new carpet. We have been married for 16 years. I still have the same stove, frig, flooring. When I suggest we look into updating the house, we end up in a huge fight. Overall the marriage is good, except for this roadblock. I am unhappy with my surroundings. We have an 8 year old daughter.

 
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Submitted 178 days ago...

mahalo

mahalo

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I agree with Sid. I think, knowing more that there should be some sort of compromise. Can you save a portion in high yield CDs or mutual funds and then spend a portion of money to fix up the house. Consider this too. It's not like you are buying a Lamborghini. Most improvements you make on the house will give you a higher return in the end. It is an investment.

If you can't make up your mind and come to an agreement, then maybe you should hire a financial planner (NON-COMMISSION - can't stress that enough) who will help you figure out a way to have both. Maybe if he sees a plan to make sure her college is taken care of, you can enjoy some of your money now as well.

 

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