I just got a 1000.00 HH Bond after the death of my Grandmom - should I share it with my wife?

Hey guys -

Heres the situation.  My grandmother ( who was 96 ) passed away a few weeks ago.  I first found out she didnt leave anything to me or my brother or our cousins.  Then I found out through my mom - my granmother left us all  savings bonds ( Series HH )  $ 1000.00 face value.  She bought them in Feb. 2002 - but Im not sure if they collect interest.

Anyway - I told my wife about the bond and the value - I'm not sure what to do.  I'd love to get some cool stuff for myself  ( and do a bit of gambling ) and maybe get some extra stuff for her and my son for xmas.  I feel a little guilty about the money - I mean it was my grandmother - so the money is all mine - but we are a family / share money etc..

Not sure what to do - what do you guys think.  I also thought about just giving her like $ 250-300 - just for her.

Like I said I feel guilty if I kept it all and didnt share - but I guess it was sort of my inheritance to some extent.  Trying to think how I would feel if it was reversed - I mean it would be her money - she could do what she wants with it ( because its family )

You know how money does things in a marriage -   Any tips or help guys would really be appreciated.

Michael

Share it with your wife,  family.  Spend it all on them.  Have a nice Christmas.  Don't gamble any of it.  Your family will always remember this,  your wife especially.  Sometime in the future you can bet roles will be reversed.  You will want to be treated the same way.

Think about your grandma here. She probably wanted you to spend that money on gambling and person, that is why she left you so little. Do not disrespect her by doing something responsible with the money. Throw it on a blessed granny parlay.

I love this site..... It's only a grand dude - no reason to do anything shady behind your wife's back.

However, I do like the idea of "the blessed granny parlay"

1. Tell your wife your Grandma really liked her and would have wanted you to do something nice for your wife.

2. Spend the all $1,000 on your wife.

3. Receive several blow jobs from wifey over the coming months.

4. When you get into fights, throw the fact that you spent the whole grand on her in her face.