How much allowance should i give my wife?

How much 'allowance' do you get? Fairs fair, if you're spending $200 a week, then she should be able to as well.

back2earth

wow
is a divorce lawyer cheaper?
why do you call it allowance? she is not your daughter!!

murphdogg4

hahahaha I think you asked this question to get gals all riled up. Hell I know married men who work two jobs and the wife none and she gives him a allowance with his money.

gypsyveg

An allowance? What is she your kid? Why do you treat her like one?

How much 'allowance' do you give yourself?

Easy. I think you and your wife should have the exact same "allowance."

"You know women these days, they want everything." Give me a break. Are you a neandrathal?

Jackie Oh!

Shmuck, I detest men like this.

charmedchiclet

What part of the "we" in your statement "we need to save all we can" does she fit into? If she doesn't have complete and equal access to all the financial accounts the same as you do, then you are treating her like less than a full partner. Chances are pretty good that she'll get sick of your behavior and down the road you'll be paying alimony and child support, instead of retirement and college costs.

Alice K

In another question you said you were 23 and still living with your parents. Were you lying then or now?

gdubchicago

If she is staying at home and taking care of the kids then she needs way more spending money than $20 dollars.

A woman needs to pamper herself every once in awhile, especially considering the hell she is probably putting up with. You make 75k a year, which in most areas is quite decent. That averages out to about $1500 a week.

I think that if you make $1500 a week, you can afford a little more than $20 to your wife, the woman that has given birth to your children.

You're complaining about $20 bucks a week? She needs to go after your *** for child support and alimony, and she'll get it. Depending on how many kids you have, you'll be paying $2000 a month to the state...

lolaamor83

You give her an "allowance"?!?!? Thats pretty sad. This is 2007 pal, Im assuming (and hoping) your wife is an adult. Adults shouldnt get an "allowance". Why not give her her own bank acct? You obviously make enough!

dwahaden

You should give her enough to divorce your backwoods a**.

lennie

If she is Cleaning House, Cooking, Washing cloths, Ironing cloths, Grocery shopping, Errands for you, Then your getting away cheap. Think of the salaries these people get, and give her $40.00 or $50.00 dollars a week. Maybe she should get a job, so she doesn't feel like she has to beg for a few extra bucks. Just to have lunch with a friend could cost her $10.00.

nicole g

I guess if your under the agreement that she should work at home than you are wrong. You cant buy a tank of gas with twenty dollars. I assume she cooks cleans takes care of kids etc? If you had to pay someone to come take care of these things I promise you would be out way more than 20 bucks. Being a homemaker is hard work. Its a job where you are always on call and under-appreciated. Shame on you.

daylin_j

Well I get his check every pay period and I give him his allowance so I can not help you there

daffodil

Allowance? What is that about? You two need to sit down and talk about financial planning and goals. Not all women need $5 coffee, SUVs and such! If you married one of these then, you picked her. Truthfully, when you get paid, take care of the bills, put some in savings, then the rest in a separate account for groceries and necessities. Necessities doesn't mean nonsense like $100 outfits, and such, it means the basics with a once in a while splurge - together! You are wise to save, and good for you! But, be reasonable - as well she must be too. Good luck.

Whitney C

SALARY???

I am getting married in 4 months and I am apalled that this even comes into the picture. I need nor want any of the things listed above. If you are talking about lunch for work, then let her have her own debit card. You sound like a controlling freak. Let it go.

wickedwayz

I wouldn't know about that because my husband treats me like an equal and with respect. I am currently a stay at home mom, but when I need money I take it. I am an adult and my husband and I have the same priorities when it comes to financial matters.

Your wife is not a child...so stop treating her like one. I really feel bad for your wife. It sounds like she could have done much better.

berry

Give her 10% of whatever you earn per month.

wetdragon1418

you both are one, all the money you or she makes is both of your.

there is no" yours or mine" in marriage

Chrys

I think both of you need to grow up...allowances ???
Marriage is a partnership...50/50...if you don't want her spending YOUR money, then YOU leave and get a divorce...
Maybe SHE'S needs to leave and get a life of her own...
You two should have talked this all out BEFORE you got married...(and you should have spelled it all out..)

lds2469

i think if she'd like spending money maybe a part time allowance are a little dated

shakursraven

First off 20 dollars a week isnt much at all, i mean how much do you spend a week...Second i wish my spouse would give me an allowance lol...Third No i dont know what you mean about women abd fancy clothes and lattes all women aren't like that. Ask her how much she wants if you think its to much try to make a compromise...If she's still pissed about it then she should get a job...thats the exact reason i always have one. Even when you are married its nice to have something thats your own.

king

Is your wife not working?Why will you give her allowance when both of you are leaving together.If you give her money, who will take care of the bills?Good luck.

K Boose

umm.. why are you treating her like shes 12?

she should get a job and earn her own money.

Heather

Well first off I don't think that your wife is a child. She shouldn't be getting and "allowance".
The two of you need to get together and sit down and look at finances and tell her why you think that she shouldn't spend more then $40 a week. Explain to her the benefits of saving and such.
You also should be on a budget yourself. Not just her...

My Husband and I are on a monthly budget and I have chosen to have $20 a week to spend on things, as does my husband. It works out well.

We are also accountable to each other and if one of us wants to make a purchase over $20 then we give the other one a heads up.

And, not all women need Starbucks and expensive clothes. I would prefer to have more money in my savings acct. then all that stuff. I'll also stick to my minivan.

Shanna h

Forty dollars a week may do it, but consider that she will need gas and most of her money will go in the gas tank. She could always get a part-time job, unless you already have children. Even so, that is what daycare is for. She may be resistant to this at first, but may like earning her own money and having more financial freedom.

livelife

it is legal for her to have full access to your money

marash

With $20 per week, I would tell him to shovel it up@#$%%^&.Be strong,try to get online job,try to get some type of education,even if its to learn how to bake cake,you'd be surprise how many people would buy decorative birthday cakes.Mary kay Is also a good home base job to start with,part time just to bring in a few bucks at the end of the month.Don't stay home and depend on that $20.I am also assuming he doesn't know any better!!!!

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