When the Middle Kid discovered I was getting Social Security for her and her older sister (via the Late and Unlamented) she insisted I give her her “fair share”. This was back in the mid-70s, and I gave each of the three girls $30 a month, which was a goodly chunk of money for a 13 year old. BUT – I wasn’t going to buy her a pair of shoestrings. She wanted new shoes? Save your allowance. A new skirt? Save your allowance.
Prior to this arrangement, she could only put her little buns into Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, and heaven forbid they were on sale. Now that she was spending her money instead on Mama’s, she could actually wear no-name brands, and buy them marked down.
wldhrsy2luv over 5 years ago
Sure, let’s just factor in your housing, food and clothing.
Tigressy over 5 years ago
Tony asked, about 7 hours ago
Do your taxes?
You speaking the English?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 5 years ago
Wow! Tony’s question today is…
“Do your taxes?”
Gosh… sure… I guess.
That is just so darn nice of you, Tony.
Thanks very much for offering!
I’ll be in touch soon with all the figures, OK?
Meanwhile… sure, Elliott.
An extra 4 bucks a week…. and then, besides what wldhrsy said, you can buy your own electronics and stuff.
Knightman Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sure, do you have time after you do Susan’s to do mine???
well-i-never over 5 years ago
At least he’s thinking. It’s a start. Now, the education.
Dani Rice over 5 years ago
When the Middle Kid discovered I was getting Social Security for her and her older sister (via the Late and Unlamented) she insisted I give her her “fair share”. This was back in the mid-70s, and I gave each of the three girls $30 a month, which was a goodly chunk of money for a 13 year old. BUT – I wasn’t going to buy her a pair of shoestrings. She wanted new shoes? Save your allowance. A new skirt? Save your allowance.
Prior to this arrangement, she could only put her little buns into Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, and heaven forbid they were on sale. Now that she was spending her money instead on Mama’s, she could actually wear no-name brands, and buy them marked down.
GROG Premium Member over 5 years ago
I will when I’ve got all my receipts.
bbbmorrell over 5 years ago
didn’t they do away with exemptions this year?
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
Thanks for the offer, Tony, but I already did mine. I actually got a refund back already
CoffeeBob Premium Member over 5 years ago
And since your allowance is because of the deduction, you need to walk away son.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 5 years ago
Plods with ...™ over 5 years ago
Sure. Give me your address and I’ll mail the pertinent information.
dmk57 over 5 years ago
Education, health care, etc., etc.