Money: Today, I told my mom I had 73 cents in my checking account. She... - FML

By Kilamo - 14/05/2018 20:30

Today, I told my mom I had 73 cents in my checking account. She gave me a penny and told me I had 74 cents and it was even now. Thanks mom. FML

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By gas money - 22/11/2015 04:34 - United States - Reno

Today, I found $100 on the ground. My mom is taking $40 because she was there. FML

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By amused - 23/06/2014 21:26 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I looked at my bank balance. It read $1.23. That's higher than it usually is. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/09/2013 02:56 - United States - San Francisco

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

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By KaLa - 08/02/2009 16:30 - Canada

Today, I told my mom I loved her a lot. Her reply? "Thanks." FML

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By ihatebeingacashier - 11/07/2016 21:06

Today, I handed a middle-aged woman her change of $0.75 with three quarters. She looked at the change bewildered and threw the coins down, asking if she thought I could get away with only giving her thirty cents. I had to explain to her how much a quarter is worth. FML

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By dang. - 20/08/2019 06:03

Today, I figured out the bank account my mom set up for me is actually a joint account, and she gets half the money I deposit. I have been putting money in there for 10 years. FML

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By Thanks a lot - 23/10/2015 01:27 - United States - Chestnut Hill

Today, I babysat for my neighbor's brat kid. The mom gave me $15 for 5 hours. I complained to my mom when I got home because last time I got $15/hour. Turns out my mom had told my neighbor that she thought they'd paid me too much last time. Thanks mom. Thanks. FML

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Technically, that's stealing

By Elizabeth Ann - 04/10/2019 22:00

Today, I told my mom about the $50 I'd hidden in case of an emergency, and how I couldn't find it. She said she'd borrowed it last week. FML

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Scammers gonna scam

By sarahwittman - 13/06/2011 22:29 - United States

Today, my aunt and I went shopping. When we got to the store, she said she forgot her wallet, and I told her I would buy some things for her. When we were at the checkout, I was a dollar short. She said, "Oh, I'll get it!" and pulled out her wallet. FML

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By fuckedbyretail - 02/02/2013 14:53 - United States - Charlotte

Today, at my retail job, a woman came to my till with her purchases. After I scanned all her items, she handed me two small bags. One was filled with nickels and dimes. The other was filled with cents. Her total was $28.53. The coins amounted to $22.30. FML

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joeyl1990 28

Monday 14 May 2018 21:08

I don't understand how people can be so broke. just go win the lottery

julfunky 29

Monday 14 May 2018 22:48

Getting your account under a dollar is both impressive and terrifying. Don’t worry, most of us have been there at one point.

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joeyl1990 28

Monday 14 May 2018 21:08

I don't understand how people can be so broke. just go win the lottery

ChristianH39 30

Wednesday 16 May 2018 0:20

i know right. like, just ask your parents for money lmao

africanqueen202 4

Saturday 19 May 2018 2:52

Why would she or he waste money Not everyone wins the first,second or the third time.😭😭😭😭😭

africanqueen202 4

Saturday 19 May 2018 2:52

Why would she or he waste money Not everyone wins the first,second or the third time.😭😭😭😭😭

RichardPencil 30

Monday 14 May 2018 21:10

Tell your mom you’ll get “even” when you pick her nursing home. “So, you have the highest rate of bedsores in the state? Excellent!”

tranced_ 45

Monday 14 May 2018 23:41

Evil genius 3:)

Misoranomegami 16

Tuesday 15 May 2018 17:11

In the States, nursing homes cost money. Give how well OP is doing financially the mom is probably better off making the arrangements herself.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 15 May 2018 18:00

Typically, when people are decrepit enough to be admitted to a nursing home, the kids have power of attorney and do the choosing and spend the parent’s money.

giovamike0927 16

Monday 14 May 2018 21:38

same here i have 1.83

julfunky 29

Monday 14 May 2018 22:48

Getting your account under a dollar is both impressive and terrifying. Don’t worry, most of us have been there at one point.

TCRII 29

Monday 14 May 2018 23:22

So, does your mom have a problem with odd number, prime numbers or does she just believe in tough (and cheap) love?

Donut_Wizard 23

Tuesday 15 May 2018 1:15

Two words: credit card. Here’s two more words: spumone monkey. Those two aren’t as helpful though.

jkjorn 16

Tuesday 15 May 2018 15:14

What an odd thing to do.

rety1 13

Thursday 17 May 2018 0:15

I think the only time I had that little in my checking account was when I was 14 and had just opened a checking account.

LtCmdrData 11

Monday 21 May 2018 8:35

damn. and I was shocked because a guy at work said he didn't have 10K in liquidity... (he earns way now than me)

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