Today, I found out my mom took around $2,500 from my savings account to pay off my sister's college tuition. She recently flunked out of her studies and won't be returning to college anyway. FML
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Today, I learned that my daughter pocketed the money I'd paid so she could go to college. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, I found out I'm on wage garnishment because my mother, who took out a student loan for me back in '05, didn't pay off the $2015 owed when she said she would. I got screwed over financially because of her. FML
Today, I discovered my own mother has been stealing money from me for months when I opened my savings box to find it empty. FML
Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML
Today, my mom decided to go against every promise she's made to everyone once again and left us in financial ruin. How? She took advantage of my kindness, and didn't pay any of the money she owes me for driving my car, and for so much more. I'm more than $2,000 in debt now. FML
Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML
Today, my mother asked me if she could borrow $200. Being the lovely daughter I am, I gave her my bank card to withdraw it herself. She gambled it away and maxed my bank account out. I had $1500 saved. FML
Today, my mom cleaned out my bank account, saying my "no-good dad" owes her child support and that she'll get it one way or another. FML
Today, after months of helping my mother with bills because she claimed she had no money, I found out she makes way more than what I do. She just wanted my money for alcohol and drugs. FML
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mermaidkeels 26
Moral of the story: your mom shouldn't have access to your savings account.
Millionman24 16
that is what is called a dick move
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_heavenlysasa 16
I would file a report against her.
thisguy22 33
This is why I don't have any joint bank accounts... Sorry dude, hope you can get the money back somehow.
dpowen 8
How does your mom have access to your account? Are you twelve years old?
trucha 10
If mom's name is on the account then sorry OP, you have learned the hard way. Keep your own account of your earnings , always , even if your married. It is your responsibility to manage this privilege.
tlnorman 18
Demand she pay it back failing that take her to small claims court she stole your money to pay for your dead beat sister that's not okay.
pockleboy 7
Sue your mom, get it back.
joanniejore 7
I have to ask... Were these funds something you worked for and saved up, or is this money from your mom to begin with? It seems strange that you would let her be joint on your account if she doesn't have claim to the funds.
SuperMew 22
Okay, so if you are over the age of 18, go in secret and make your own account. Then remove the money from the savings and put it into your own.
Zebediabolical 45
Go to the bank with the mother, clean out the account in front of her then open another. If she can sign for money, they'll need her to sign to close it. On second thought, clean out the account a day in advance so she can't try to stop the transaction. But definitely open a new one while she's there. Just to drive home the point.
bad_boyfriend 10
I had an ex whose mother would had access to her savings account. I never understood why. It was nothing but a constant source of hassle when her mom would "borrow" money.
King_of_Cha0s 12
This needs a follow up from the OP, maybe give a bit more information