Starting Allowance Gifts

'I'm trying to diversify my portfolio.'

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

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

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

"One day she'll be a wonderful architect."

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

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

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

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

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

'...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?'

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

'Honey, this the start of a fantastic career! Lunchtime is over and I still haven't been fired!'

"Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life."

Dispute over pocket money

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

2020

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

"Let's run away and make a new life for ourselves filled with completely different problems."

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

New Year baby

'So I can see YOUR weight loss program was a success!'

"Phil, you've done a terrific job of reinventing yourself...but we see here you're still just patent pending."

"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!"

'This is coming out of your allowance!'

'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.'

"It takes years before some people are comfortable enough to say hello."

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

After years of study & hard effort, you're ready to begin your life's work. . . paying off your student loan."

'I'm going to prescribe a new diabetic medication. It's a bit costly. I'll start you off with fifty dollars a week.'

"You must be joking, it’s my ex — what are the odds?"

'Remember - don't make any New Years resolutions for me!'

Thrifty Christmas.

"Our world is constantly changing, so what should we do? I suggest embracing each day with a spirit brand new!"

"Why, yes, I did meet someone new, how did you know?"