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WWYD?
My Mom is going to get my Dad's life insurance after all. I am so relieved bc they owe quite a bit on the house and cars and she wouldn't be able to pay for all of that. She is getting it bc he has had it for over 10 years so it wasn't like he got a million dollar policy and then... well, you know.
She says she is going to give us $5000 each which isn't a lot but I don't really need it so it doesn't matter.
I am trying to think of what to do with it.... save it? Use it for bills? I feel like this is my Dad's last gift to me (sorry, that is corny). I was also thinking about braces but that seems selfish and DH wouldn't get anything out of it besides a super nice wife smile but he doesn't even think my teeth are bad.
What would you do with the money?
Re: WWYD?
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I'm glad your mom will be getting the money. When my mom lost her husband, she was denied 2 life insurance policies, which made things tough.
I think if you really want the braces that would be a great use for the money. Since they aren't a necessity, it's unlikely you'd spend the money on them otherwise. If you don't go for the braces, I would say spend it on something nice for your home (like new appliances or new furniture) or a fun vacation or something of the sort, not just bills.
Braces require more time with the orthodontist. Surgery is a consult and then in and out and a post-op.