First Allowance Gifts

'Jimmy Chang gets his allowance in Yuan, and his parents let him buy and sell precious metals...'

"This is the most important election of our lifetime."

"Too bright."

A DIY disaster.

'My allowance isn't much - but I have a great benefits package!'

The Inexperienced Cook

"These are 'small bucks,' Josh. You have to work here a long time to get the 'big bucks'."

So...this is the roommate. Awkward...

"Let's say an immediate $10.00 allowance increase plus an annual 8% cost of living raise and I'll call him off."

...Shares can go up as well as down.

"I got my first paycheck, and now I understand why our organization is classified as a nonprofit."

"The mirrors really do make this apartment look bigger."

'My pay envelope is empty.' - 'Your deductions equal your salary'

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

'...but if daddy raised your allowance he'd be hurting the economy by stimulating inflation. You wouldn't want him to do that, would you?'

'The increased child tax credit is supposed to stimulate the economy...so how about a raise in my allowance?'

'My own debit card would really be a great way to teach me the value of a dollar.'

Painting the ceiling with a paint roller attached to an umbrella.

'Pep's finance' man confused and scared of 'Real estate', 'Gold' etc

'...and the property comes with a fully fitted kitchen'

"Think of it -- you'd never have to fold another shirt."

Dispute over pocket money

'I already know about the birds and the bees. Tell me about investing my allowance for capital appreciation.'

'If I have to buy my sneakers with MY money, doesn't that blur the line between allowance and support.'

'This bathroom ain't big enough for the both of us.'

"Everyone seems to be having no trouble assembling our products. Apparently, we're making our instructions too easy."

'This is coming out of your allowance!'

"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!"

"I don't get it. Dad wants to cut the household budget? How do we do that?"

'You've handled your allowance responsibly for three years so we're cutting it by three percent and requiring you to pay a share of your health care expenses.'

'You mean if I want extra money I have to go to work? That's your job, dad.'

'I can't find my key.'

'Hi, this is Wilbur Gurkenman, your real estate agent! I've found a single room apartment I think you can afford...'