In your home, who is the most money conscious?

**homesteadmamma** · 05-08-2004, 12:07 AM

And has it always been that way?

**Dixie** · 05-08-2004, 12:16 AM

I think I'm the most money conscious. Dh has this attitude of "well, I work hard, so there should be enough money to do what I want". I wish it were that simple!

**Katybird** · 05-08-2004, 12:44 AM

I think that we are both at the same level of consciousness where money is concerned. We set goals and work towards them together. We have not always been like that though, earlier in our marriage he was a spendthrift but as he has matured and I have preached and preached to him, LOL, we have gotten onto the same page and now our long term goals are home ownership and then retirement. It is actually fun for us to now see how much we can save each month.

**Karla** · 05-08-2004, 01:03 AM

I am the most money conscious. My dh works hard but doesn't like to think about money...he will spend then I have to "fix it" so to speak, and still keep us fed and bills paid.

**MMP** · 05-08-2004, 01:12 AM

Probably me, and no, when dh and I first met I was more than happy to let him deal with all the money, but he thrust it upon me saying I NEEDED to do it. I was happy as a mushroom!!!! LOL.

I remember during a class we had to take at the hospital one of the ladies was talking about how she didnt understand women who were happy not dealing with the bills etc. I raised my hand and said "Um, that's me!!!" And I explained sometimes it's nice not having to worry about all that stuff. LOL

**writtenonmybody** · 05-08-2004, 01:40 AM

I am the money conscious one here! That's for sure. My sweetie (and I do too) works hard but he hates money so much that he doesn't care if he spends it. His comments are, as long as we have enough to pay our bills now what does it matter. I feel differently about this because I take care of the bills, and everything with money. Plus, I'm a security freak big time! I want to have emergency fund, savings, etc.

**Lori Biever-Launder** · 05-08-2004, 02:04 AM

I am. DSs are learning about it though. I am making darned sure of it!

**justatxmom** · 05-08-2004, 06:04 AM

Definitely me. Dh has a "what is a few cents?" type attutitude a lot of the times. I have a "watch those pennies and the dollars take care of themselves" mentality.

Don't get me wrong he is money conscience just not to the degree I am.

He'll fill both compartments in the dishwasher, I'll only fill one halfway. Using laundry soap, he's a full scoop and some, I'm half a scoop. For his hair that is fairly high and tight he uses two squirts of shampoo, I use the same amount for my waist length hair.

Now on the bigger purchases clothing, house items, appliances and such... we pretty much are the same in thought. He also knows if there is a good deal to be had, I'll find it with a little time.

**lucy979** · 05-08-2004, 07:02 AM

Oh me by a mile! Dh doesn't know how to not spend money. If he likes it he's buying it no matter what the cost. But he didn't have much as a child so I understand his desire to have stuff now with the money that he earns.

**SusieJD** · 05-08-2004, 07:09 AM

In the beginning of our marriage my DH was the "tightwad". It's now reversed. But I have to say, he's still pretty conscience of what we need. He's a "list-maker". At least once a month, we both sit down and mark off our list what we have accomplised and add what we'll need.

Susie in MN

**seadream** · 05-08-2004, 07:18 AM

That would be me!!! Dh has the attitude that if he wants something and we can afford it , why not

**Michelle** · 05-08-2004, 07:29 AM

Definitely me, though dh has gotten much better--and yes, it's always been this way

**dmvezina** · 05-08-2004, 08:48 AM

I definitely am. When I was working, I would get what I wanted when I wanted, but when I became a SAHM, that stopped and I started being frugal. DH has come a long way. Since we've bought a house, he's been better. He used to say to me when there was no money leftover after paying bills, "I don't know why I go to work if I have no money". He didn't understand the concept of paying the bills!! Now, he'll say, "I'd rather pay the mortgage on time and have nothing left than to be late"
He now always watches out for bargains. If there's a big ticket item he knows we need or are going to need, he'll start looking around until he finds the best deal and then still tries to get more discounts! He watches along side the ride for free items that we might be able to use now. He works on the road. When customers offer him free items, he takes them. We've gotten a 4 wheeler, cookie dough, venison, and there was something else, but I forget.

**SewCrafty** · 05-08-2004, 09:07 AM

We both are, but in different areas. Jack takes care of the bills (now) and I handle what the house needs. If it is a major purchase we both are in on the decision.

He once went grocery shopping with me and couldn't believe how much I saved between coupons and my store card. He asked how does he get a store card!

It turned out to be a good thing. While I was ill last year he had to do everything. He always asked me if I had any coupons for the items on his list before going shopping.