Should I give my wife the money? Is it Fair?

ronnieD	If that's your arrangement (separate bank accounts-which is the way it should be), then no, she doesn't deserve anything. Why do some women always have a hand out? At the same time, seems as if you're both money hungry and you've let it control your relationship.

chuckna21	Absolutely not. If you maintain separate finances, I would ensure that she pay a percentage of the initial investment. Since she seeks 1/3.5 (about 28.5%) of the return, ask her to pay the corresponding investment. Meaning, make her put up $1000 of the investment amount, then give her $2000 total once the investment pays off. This way she shares in the equity. However, what kind of investment would you supply such a small amount of capital (3.5K) for a simple 1:1 return? Make sure that this investment opportunity is in writing and isn't a handshake deal. Don't get burned.

sharonsmineonly	No that's not fair at all.If you have had separate money always she is not entitled to the money if shes not a partner in the issue in the first place. If shes going to act that way then next time don't even include her in it at all as in "Don't tell her next time" Separate accts means"separate" Not separate until she wants some. Good luck on the investment. I do think keeping anything separate isn't a good thing in a marriage but if its always been that way she should be used to it.

texas_angel_wattitude	If you reside in a community property state and most states are community property meaning any money made things purchased become OURS not just your or hers then its legally what you have to do. If for instance your wife is a homemaker and you get 3000 back in taxes she's never worked a day in her life and you were divorce after that fiscal year the court would award her HALF of that. Legally she's entitled to half. Regardless of who paid for it who made it, its half hers(doesnt matter if you never had a joint account)

xyz	wow are you married or are you just roommates. Why not share the wealth and not so stingy. $1000 out of 7,000 is nothing grow up she is your WIFE and you should take care of her.

to.china	Shes not taking the risk of loaning the money out, and shes expecting to profit off it. no i dont think thats fair. If it doesnt work out is she going to give you a grand to put in your bank account??

wildfire	whats goin on that u both have seperate bank accounts to begin with?

55 and trying	Just email me about the investment and I'll handle everything.

woodenturkey	man whatever, if she isnt willing to take risk if the deal goes bad i say no

Velken	Why can't you both share the finances? I don't understand why married people have split accounts unless you are marrying with divorce in mind. As for the money, its yours. If she's willing to go joint on the loan, she gets 50%. If she's not willing to pay back the money, its just selfishness on her part. Not fair of her to expect a reward for no work/risk.

Pat C	Are you not married to your wife? Doesn't a marrage make one?

Beatngu	If you have separate incomes and all is separate, then if she wants some of it, she should have to invest it.

Joan79	It's not fair, but maybe necessary for keeping the peace at your house.

Cassandra D	it doesnt really matter because you will be spending the money on the house the kids ect ect and if you were to give her the money she would most likely do the same.

Ham B	Hell no, that's not fair. It sounds just like all the women I have ever met. My girlfriend always says "What's mine is mine, what's yours is mine." Women are ridiculous sometimes.

98765	Is she planning to invest it as you had planned? Or is she simply asking for fairness? Maybe include her with the decision and relate with logic, not emotion. Marriage is tough. Got a good pastor you both could talk to ?

April Snow	No and I would tell her up front that it's not! I would consult your wife however before you do the investing because community property is still valid and she could get stuck with the bill if you die or become other wise indisposed!

joyceeleann	yes its fair..welcome to marriage.

MiZz SaAk	i think its fair the day you guys got married that everything turned into 50/50...i could never imagine my husband saying...well my money is my money and you cant have any...we both have a checking account together...and we share all the bills...his money is my money and my money is his!!!

mamabear	Yes it is fair. If you are going to get double your money back why wouldn't you want to share that with your wife?

D TRAIN	NO, it sounds to me like she only want to be considered your "wife" if money is involved. I do not see how she sees this as "our money". A little greedy on her part. She has the same opportunity to make the same investment with her money. If my husband were to do that now why we are married, I would still consider it to be his money to do with it as he chooses. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answerer	Ddon't make that investment. Any investment that promises to 'double your money' is probably bull$hxz and you will never see that money again. Call Fidelity and open a mutual fund account. Then work out your money issues with your wife.

nite_angelica	It doesn't seem fair if you guys truly keep the money seperate all the time. If you are the only person investing money, then you should get all of the return. However.... as a woman, I can understand her wanting a thousand just because. :) lol

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oh_jo123	no not really but if she has supported you with the investment not only finaqncially but emotionally then yes I think it is fair

The Crazy Cat Man	Not fair in my opinion. Get a new wife!

Pres	doesnt sound fair if u are risking ur own money.

sd_mex_chic	Well no but life isn't fair!! Trust me I know! I guess it is entirely up to you what you do with your money!!

cutiepie2003	NO

Man of Ideas	who said life is fair...do what u gotta do to stay married.... GL