My mom only calls me for money issues?
Your mom needs a reality check, and fast. If she is depending on you for money, has three kids under 18 to feed and take care of, and she spends her money on weed, then she is totally irresponsible. It doesn't matter if she is not reasonable, won't listen, is stubborn, whatever...you have to tell her NO MORE. And then you have to stop contact with her until she finds a job or finds a way to bring in an income. You cannot continue like this, and neither should she. The first place she should start, is an employment agency. Tell her she HAS to go, and they'll test her for skills, if she has any. She can work at a restaurant, Walmart, any place that will bring in a paycheck, and there is NO reason she cannot. Make sure you STOP giving her money, because the longer you give her money, the more she will get used to it, and will think that this is the way life is going to be forever. If you keep giving her money, it is guaranteed she will crawl back to you time and time again.
Should my mom quit her job to save money?
Your mother is privileged to not have to work to pay the bills. With your father’s significant salary, you can live a very comfortable life style most anywhere in the USA without having to worry about whether you can pay for the groceries each month.That’s wonderful.That means your mother is free to choose an occupation for pure pleasure.And you want to take that away from her because of a few thousands or tens of thousands in taxes? When it can not possibly affect your ability to eat or pay a mortgage?You giving up what? One extra vacation a year, a new car? Is that not worth your mother’s happiness?If she has found a job that makes her feel happy and valued, then she should, out of anyone in the world, certainly be able to choose to work.At some point you have to be able to choose joy and personal fulfillment over money.
Why does my mom hide money from my father?
I know my mother has a secret bank account because she lets me borrow her card sometimes and deliberately tells me not to mention it to my father or make transactions in front of him using it. Last week I received a check from my grandma and my mother asked if she could have $200 dollars out of it, which I didn't mind because my grandma was really nice and gave me a kinda big check. What made me suspicious was when my mother gave me the specific account number to put it into, (she tried to start a conversation through my closed bedroom door and made me come get her checking number) why is she hiding money? I don't understand what would compel her to. The whole point of her stating the BS convo was so that my dad wouldn't think we were up to anything
How can I get my mom to stop spending money?
you need to ask her why she is a shopaholic is it because she doesn't feel loved (that is sometimes why) ask her to get help...there will come a time when she will retire and be forced to live with a budget now is the time for her to learn how to do that
My sister spends too much money!?
My sister, who is a sophomore, spends so much money. Call me a worrr-wart but I'm worried for my family's financial issue during the bad period in the economy. I'm only a freshman in high school but I feel so mad at my sister. She doesn't spend her money, but my mom's money on frivolous things like clothes and stuff she DOESN'T NEED. She recently wanted to go to a Jonas Brothers concert with her group of friends. Each ticket is 75 dollars. Which my mom is paying for her. And then what makes it even worse is somehow my mom got roped into going too. That's one hundred and fifty dollars. I hate my sister so much! Why does she always spend money?!!?!?!? I hate her!
How do I convince my mom that I need money that I earn myself?
When you get a job, open a bank account and have your paycheque deposited into your account. Then give your mother 1/4 or 25% in cash as a contribution towards household expenses. If your mother can't get her hands on your money, then the problem is solved.If you are paid in cash, do the same thing. Deposit 75% into the bank before you go home. Doing this gives you control over your income and still addresses your mother’s need to get money from you.
A problem solved by money is not a problem actually. My gf's mom says this. What is your opinion on this?
Is your girlfriend Chinese?There is an old (probably not too old) Chinese saying that would translate quite precisely into that. However, as Chinese sayings often have deeper meanings, a direct translation will often cause a loss in context, especially to those who haven’t heard of it before.The saying is usually only used to describe situations where one CAN afford spending the particular sum of money, but is debating on whether it’s “worth it” or not. When this person is struggle for a final decision, someone else might apply the saying in the conversation which pretty much means “come on, just pay the sum. It’s obviously the better choice. I fail to see how it’s even a problem”.The saying doesn’t apply in cases where the person cannot afford the choice of paying to begin with.
I’m 15 and my mom’s stealing money off my card, and telling me she doesn’t have it. She lost it and ordered a new one and it was supposed to be 10 business days, but it’s been longer. Can she get in trouble?
First question, is the card only in your name? Is it a gift, debit, or credit?How did she get it? The fact that she was able to order a new one leads me to think her name is also on this card; alternatively, she pretended to be you to order a new card.Theft is theft. But, you are a minor, and that might mean your mom has legal control of your money. I do not know the laws about that.I do know that if the card is connected to a bank account and that account is in your name AND your mom’s name, then normally the bank would require both of you to make a withdrawal. Again, though, that rule might be different because you are a minor. If the account says it is you OR your mom, then she can take money out.My suggestion would be to call the bank, tell them the new card never arrived so now there are 2 lost cards.Then, close that account if you can Ask to open a new account only in your name.i was going to suggest putting the money in a Visa gift debit card, but that just allows anyone who has the card to use it.Reporting your mom as taking your money may or may not get her in trouble. It mostly depends on what names are on the card and what kind of card it is.
Is it right for my mom to constantly talk about money problems in front of her daughters?
My parents are in the middle of a divorce. I live with my mom and my sister. I know that my family and I are not in the best financial situation. Things are tough. My mom is CONSTANTLY talking about which bill she has to pay, how much, and how she doesn't know how to pay next month's rent. It's been like this for the past 2 years. She is always talking about it in front of me and my sister and it's really affecting me. I'm becoming more angry and developing a short-temper. I was never this way. I'm becoming sick and tired of my mom talking about this in front of me. She will say the same thing about paying the bills 3 times within 10 minutes. I've asked her plenty of times to stop and that it bothers me. She responds, "WELL WHO AM I SUPPOSED TO TALK TO?" I told her that I don't think it's right for a mother to talk about this stuff in front of her kids. I caught her off guard a bit and she responded with "UGH. You know what? Stop talking about what you're going to do with the rest of your life. Because I don't want to hear it!" (The reason I talk to her about what I want to do after I graduate college is because I'm too worried about my financial situation after seeing and hearing my mom do these things). I'm thinking she said that to turn the table onto me, you know? I think she knows I'm right but doesn't want to admit it. I'm so angry and I have so much adrenaline inside of me right now that if I could, I would run as fast as I could in the park until my legs give way. Granted, I'm not a mother. So I don't know all of the things mothers are supposed to do. But I feel like complaining and getting upset and stressed about your financial situation in front of your kids is not right. I can't stand to see my mom this way. I don't know what to do because talking to her is not working at all. Thanks for reading my rant. It feels good to get it out of my system.