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Are these ''weird signs'' telling me that I shouldn't get a pool? Everything working against me!?
1.My neighbor said he was getting rid of his old pool, to get a new pool, and he told me I could have it. So I agreed.
2.My neighbor was taking down his pool, and it was full of rust, so he just threw it away.
3.My husband and I decided to just go out and buy a new pool.
4.We picked out our pool, went to finance it, and we weren't approved.
5.We go back to the pool place, with my brother-in-law to co-sign, and still weren't approved.
6.We go to the bank to get a loan, we were told we have good credit (score of 720), but we don't have a long credit history because we always pay cash for everything, we don't own credit cards.
7.My husband is a contractor and hasn't gotten paid yet for this job, so that's why we were trying to finance.
8.We were trying to find someone to come dig out the pool area with a bobcat, and everyone is busy.
9.My neighbor completely decided not to get a pool himself.
10.No one wanted me to get a pool in the first place!
So, pool or no pool? That's the question!
So, when we get enough cash to pay for everything, should I just get the pool that we've been wanting, despite all of the odds working against us? Or should I listen to all of these signs, and take it as ''don't get a swimming pool''. Advice?
We've got enough money, but my husband wants to finish up some jobs and get MORE money, before we spend a huge chunk of it. (and then regret it, if we need the money down the road) Just incase. He's the money saver. Although we only pay bills, buy gas, food, and a few things that we need. He doesn't even like to buy 'extra' things like clothing and shoes, just things that you don't need, things you can live without, lol.
Maybe I'll just wait it off a few more weeks, see how I feel about it, and then do it. We do really want it, lol.
My mom just brought up all of the negative things happening, to prevent me from getting a pool, and made me rethink everything, so I'm just confused, and considered all the signs.
Oh please 'sparrow' don't tell me how much money I have. We both have full time jobs, he gets paid anywhere from 3-8000 for every job. I'm a medical office assistant. We have 12 thousand dollars worth of JUST savings bonds that we haven't cashed in yet. We were just trying to get a $500 loan to build up our credit, and pay it off right away. And we're not even getting an in ground pool, it's an above ground.
I was just on here asking if these 'signs' meant anything, if I actually bought the pool, if something bad would happen to it, etc. I didn't know how to take it. Tis all.
No we are still young. No kids yet, eventually though.
SO the reason why I said ''were waiting for my husband to finish this siding job'' is because he's going to get 7500 for it, (its a big job and its taken awhile) and then we don't have to tap into our bank account at all, we can just use that for our pool.
ALSO, if we cannot get approved for a small loan to pay off right away, how do we establish a longer-term-credit? We have debit cards that we use as 'credit'?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
We are in almost in the same boat as you are! Except we did get approved for the financing. We haven't started the process, but the contracts are signed and I am scared S***T to move forward. My husband and I are both worried about the money. We will be paying the pool off next year with our income tax and my husband's work bonus. But right now we will be paying for everything else (patio for around the pool, electrical work, pool supplies, etc.) with all the cash we have. It will pretty much deplete what we have in savings. We are really nervous about this. Also, I worry that once we start the process that we will run into problems and incur more costs. Anyway, we are really having trouble deciding on weather or not to move forward. I know this doesn't help, but hopefully it helps you knowing you are not alone!! We are going to make a list of the pros and cons and see if that helps. Good luck to you!!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Scrap the pool idea. Wait until you can pay cash and buy a spa (hot tub) All anyone wants to do is get wet anyway. The cleaning is much less and the cost of upkeep is a fraction. Kids will play in and around it. Adults can relax with the hot water jets. I retired from construction and had a very similar problem. No credit cards !! I finally got one to be able to buy airline tickets. The debit card has very little protection for you in being able to cancel a transaction.
Source(s): Had pools and spas - 1 decade ago
I would wait untill I had the money I actuall needed, and whatever extra i had I would get a pool with once I had enough. These "signs" are just completely coinceidental. Just keep in mind though that it will take some work to maintain the pool and a nice chunk of money to set it up however.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Cancer: Mars in Cancer is an interesting placement. Cancer is a nurturing sign and very loving towards others. Your passions are most expressed towards your family, friends and loved ones. A Mars in Cancer gets the angriest about their relationships than anything else. If someone hurts someone they love: they are out for blood. Ha ha, so true! Especially the last sentence. That's really the only thing I ever get mad about; when someone hurts someone I love. Then again I'm just very protective of people in general. Pisces-Aquarius sun / Aquarius moon / Pisces mercury / Aries venus / Cancer mars
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Do you have kids? If so, can they swim? We had a kiddie guard gate built around our pool...not cheap, but safety first!
I'm a firm believer that if God shows me that many signs or obstacles I don't push it. If I find myself asking why things aren't working in my favor, there's a reason why they aren't IMO.
Maybe the timing isn't right and I agree with the others about your finances. Don't go into debt for a pool - you don't get it back when you sell the house either.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Unless you can pay for everything in that cash that you spend all the time... don't buy it.
that will make your credit score go down quite a bit if you run into some problems (which with your husband being a contractor there might be since it's not always guaranteed work... depending on the area of occupation).
- ChefLv 61 decade ago
No pool. It is fun for a little while, but it is a pain in the ****.
If you buy a lot of stuff cash, I would say wait until you have the cash to buy a pool. It will cost a lot less. Patience is a virtue.
Just buy one of those inflatable hot tubs. Much less maintenance and much more fun.
- sinfillLv 51 decade ago
Do not get a pool...it's hard to maintain, not used as much as it should be, and it sounds like you really can't afford it. (don't worry, neither could I)
Go to a public pool, lake, or gym for the occasions you really feel like swimming.
If you still feel you need something, get a hot tub, they are much cheaper then having a inground pool installed...
oh and...get your self a credit card (don't abuse it) so you can start establishing your credit.
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Just go with your gut feeling...
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And no you really don't have the money...because it sounds like you are old enough that you should be really saving for your retirement. If you have to wait for a job to go through, it sounds like you don't have over 20k in savings...I'm sure that if you asked Suze Orman if you could get a pool you would be denied.
- 1 decade ago
With all the things gone wrong, scrap the pool and get a membership to your local water park. Personal pools are costly and take much time to maintain. and you should only buy it when you have cash, dont finance. SAVE SAVE SAVE.
- 1 decade ago
I think you should get a pool and I highly believe in signs. I think that all that is just coincidence. It is hot outside treat yourself to a dip in the pool if you can
