Family Financier Pillows

Economic Indicators - I'll tell you another economic indicator Dad, my weekly allowance has gone and it's only Tuesday.

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

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

Bank of Mum and Dad.

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

"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!"

'It's okay. We'll just push our retirement plan back a bit.'

'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!"

"I was a stockbroker first, but when I realized how much time I spent praying, I figured, what the heck?"

How many times do I have to tell you. . . you're broke! Broke! Broke!

"And the Lord said, 'You know, it takes a ton of money to run a place like this.'"

'I forgave ya for puttin' 'em all in one basket, but this goes too far!'

'I bet he gets a better rate of interest than me!'

Locally Grown Stocks, Farm Fresh CDs, Free Range Annuities.

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

"Before we discuss your loan, Mr Carlson, perhaps you'd like to spend a few moments with out bank chaplain."

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

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

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

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

Absolutely No Credit

'Just seeing how my shears are doing...'

Little Investment on the Praire

"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!'

'Could I get back to you on that one? My broker says my stock went back up!'

'It's our 10 year plan.'

'A wonderful sermon, father; I liked the part about a time to sew and a time to reap. When would you say I should cover the naked December calls I sold last month?'

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

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

"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."