Touche...my dad's an Ingram fanatic now.


PvtSnowballz - I agree with most here that it seems over the top. However, I would ask everyone to also realize most parents are over-cautious of the way young people (and adults) spend money in America. Your dad would be reasonable to ask: "Have you maxed out your IRA, 401K and other retirement savings? Do you have other investments, such as a house, etc? Do you consider these purchases as investments, or are they otherwise material items for your use?" The things we don't know here on the inter-webs, is how much of your gross that the $300 equates to. Just remember, your folks are just trying to help...even though it may not seem so.

There's alot of folks on most forums that are financially well off, myself excluded <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I have to be very careful not to overspend, and to allocate finances where it's appropriate.

If my parents opened my bank statement...I'd kick them out of MY house. That's a tad bit inappropriate, not to mention a felony (isn't that correct, or hear-say?) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I'm not sure if all of this is coming out the way I intended...it sounds somewhat one-sided and that's not what I meant. I guess my point is...don't forget your priorities in life, and when in doubt...buy two!

Best,
Ishi