Starting Allowance Pillows

'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!'

"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."

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

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

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

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. That's a relief! How much can they expect out of your on your first day?

"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.'

"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!"

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

New Year baby

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

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

'This is coming out of your allowance!'

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

'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.'

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

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

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

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

"Don't waste your howl on the moon—emigrate!"

'Yes, I need to move: I'm starting to have a reputation on the bachelor scene here...'

Thrifty Christmas.