46k+, single, 158k mortgage.

 

54K,married, 1 child, two homes one in SoCal, the other one in North Las Vegas and one quick 05 evo that I still own 15k on!

 

im 21 and my gf is 20...we also have a daughter...i drive a caddy cts and she is looking to get a new 05 evo within the week....we are also looking at a duplex....we have a joint income of about 40k....enough to drive decent cars....get our start in real estate/rehab investment property and have a lil bit left over.

 

25, Mortgage, two cars, live with girlfriend, cat, and two piranaha's. approx 100k this year

 

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So the fact that my wife and I have worked hard TOGETHER as a partnership (you know, that thing that's synonymous with marriage?) to pay off OUR cars, OUR house and OUR CCs is unacceptable to you? How are you and the "woman" going to split the divorce lawyer bills? I can't imagine the mentality of not sharing something with my wife simply because I don't want her to be able to hold it over my head in some theoretical future dispute.

 

Go ahead and share whatever you want with your wife. That is your choice. My point is it is LAME to count your combined income when the POSTER specifically asked about your individual income.

Are you so insecure about what you make that you have to count what your wife makes as well? Or do you not make enough money as to have the wife make part of the payment on your car?

The question was what do YOU make. My partner refuses that I pay for anything that she SOLELY enjoys. It is called being a financially independent woman, ie, not needing a man to take care of her and pay her way in life. I am sorry, but I for one REFUSE to let my partner pay for anything that is solely designed to give me pleasure, ie, my EVO.

 

Important thing to remember: when you go to buy a car (or house, or boat or anything that may be financed), if you're married, they take into account your credit as a couple, which is a reflection of the income and debt of both you and your spouse. In other words, the buying power you have is a direct reflection of _both_ of you.

That being said, I understand what you're saying, although the poll doesn't say "individual income" at all, but says "Gross Income" which is generally interpreted as "total" income, which could easily be viewed as "household" income, which is generally what people refer to, especially regarding important things like credit, mortgage, and cars. It is good to know, though, that in the end, you'd better be able to pay for your Evo and all that comes with it.

Also, regarding my personal "insecurity", all of my cars are completely paid off and I'm the "man" in our relationship that put up all the money to buy our house and major stuff when we were first married. I'm certainly not insecure about how much money I have/make, and I think that your thinking that insecurity is the only reason to consider one's wife in matters such as these is very narrowminded and bordering on insecurity in itself. Obviously you've got a strong view on it which isn't going to change, so that's cool. My point is simply that my wife and I both have plenty of money for what we need and mostly buy stuff for ourselves, but _most importantly_ we enjoy doing (and buying) things that make each other happy. In other words, I'll go out of my way to do things for her (eg. laser eye surgery next week) that are SOLELY for her as you say, but I just so happen to find pleasure in sharing my life (and everything it entails) with someone.

BTW, I think the point of this poll is: "how much money is required to own an Evo" not "how much of a big ballin' solo swinger are you"... just like the other 50 that come before it.

 

this boggles my mind... what else is "love" if it's not doing (or buying) things that give each other pleasure???

 

30 married 1 kid. About 42.5k a year. I rent the second floor of my parents house. Pay 290 a month for my evo.

 

I dont have an evo yet, but I will in about 2 weeks...a gently used one. I am an Electrical Engineer, and I just turned 27. I make 56k a year, and I am married. My wife works at a local bank, and she makes around 36k. We have a $130k mortgage, and she drives a honda accord (which she owes a little over 10k on). I think I can afford an Evo just fine

 

33yo, 260k mortgage, 4 cars, motorcycle, child support, credit cards...lol the list goes on

I work full time doing telecommunications stuff making about 75k-80k a year, no degree .

Part time I surf websites and make 5k+ a month, shooting for 11k a month by end of year. (paying off my bills and may quit my full time job in the near future )

 

21, Single, Rent my own apt (saving for down payment) 50k/yr

 

31, 140K/year (wife makes 42K), 360K mortgage, 2 kids...

 

This is amusing. I definitely see a split down the line in this "relationship" or whatever it is. Just like Sterling Evo, when asked what my "gross" income is, I respond with my combined household income, which is much higher than if I only listed my income. If my wife didn't work, and we survived only on my income, I would not have an Evo. Luckily, my wife was a "financially independent woman" when I met her and now has a job making even MORE money, since I was able to recruit her into my firm. With our combined income, we are able to have a house and 2 nice cars. I don't understand why I would be expected to list just my income, when my wife's income plays a huge role in my being able to afford an Evo along with everything else in life. Her income also plays a big part in our financing leverage for the big house we're about to buy at a low rate. I don't see why that should not be included.

As for the REFUSAL to let partners pay for anything solely designed to give the OTHER partner pleasure...what the hell is that all about? You are saying you won't let your "partner" (wtf is a partner anyway - I thought that was for gay couples) buy YOU something that is only for your pleasure? What is the point of a relationship if you don't do things for one another that bring pleasure? Being generous and GIVING to others is one of the basic tenets of life...much moreso in a marriage. I happen to make more than my wife, but I bought HER a much more expensive vehicle than my Evo. This made her happy, because she has an awesome daily driver that makes everything easier (comfort, visibility, space for groceries/kids/dogs, power, safety). I still benefit from it, because it helps me with hauling things and is very comfortable on long trips. Likewise with the Evo...even though it's mostly for my pleasure, I also got it because of the 4 doors and traction of AWD. I wanted to be able to safely/easily put a baby seat in the back while being able to haul a stroller and seat my wife/dog. Sounds like a good setup to me, and none of it would be possible without the COMBINED HOUSEHOLD INCOME we share...

 

I need a sugar momma