Family Finance Expert Gifts

'I think my allowance should include a cost of living increase.'

'Change is inevitable, espeically when you have a newborn in diapers."

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

"Dad, this is Wendy, she's going to re-negotiate my allowance!"

Excess Baggage: Sooner or later all those vacation bills come due.

"I'm afraid your allowance didn't survive the latest round of budget cuts."

"I think you should provide a 401(k) with my allowance."

'Forget my mortgage application, fill this bag with money. I've decided to make a cash offer!'

'Well I think everything is in order, congratulations on your new home!'

"Now, Mr. Lindsay. About this non-profit organization you head."

'I'm about to say my prayers, Dad. Do you want more pocket money too?'

'You must know my kids...they spend like there's no tomorrow.'

Absolutely No Credit

'That was supposed to be your stock without equals, and it looks like you were right--no equals, just lots of superiors.'

Little Investment on the Praire

'Children are all right, Carson, except they're so damned unprofitable.'

"Yeah, you're the CFO of a global multinational, but to me you'll always be the First National Bank of Dad."

"My client, whom I shall refer to as your son, has retained me to represent him in these negotiations regarding an increase in his allowance!"

'Any annuity we can afford wouldn't pay the MILK BILL!'

'It's our 10 year plan.'

'We don't have the money for everyone to go, and, well, our luggage has never been to the Bahamas before...'

Bank of Mum and Dad.

"Oh no - another mouth to feed!"

"Don't take that tone with me! I was simply asking where you plan on spending all this money!"

'Not a good time to ask for more allowance. They're discussing the national debt.'

"I'm not interested in the 30 year bond, I won't live 210 years."

"Papi, do we have enough net financial assets to meet essential living expenses for nine months if our source of income disappears?"

"Yes, we have three children. Their names are time guzzler, career killer, and cost factor."

"No matter what one says, a safe remains a good way to keep your money safe."

"Son, you're all grown up now. You owe me two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars."

'And if I agreed, what sort of means would we be living within?'

Credit card debt.

"The kids are at that age when they'd really like to know our net worth."

'A raise in your allowance? I'll have to go and change into my suit before I can answer that.'

"Is there the slightest chance of credit being eased by this weekend?"