Hey guys,
not so long ago my dad and i were fussing over how i keep spending my money (from jobs and school money). i am true to my word when i say i have done this in the past. my dad was disappointed about the fiasco (add the credit card on top of that). so we decided to start over with what i got left so we don't fuss again.
last week, i received another financial aid check in the mail. since it's under my name, i have a choice to either give it to my dad like always or somehow use it wisely (by paying back to credit card and saving the rest in my savings account and keep 1/16th of the amount to myself). i have saved much of the check into my savings and have NOT touched it since. i don't even think im gonna touch that money anyway, most likely for transit passes ONLY.
now i kinda feel ashamed that i haven't told my dad about the check i deposited yet, but i want to show him that i AM responsible with that money and that way he can see me as a better person handling finance. i mean, one way or another i gotta let him know but the thing is the first check is in a cabinet (i know where it is). but im guessing at this point i have made the choice and that is to be responsible. I REALLY REALLY dont want to spend this Government money anymore but at the same time I want to be a responsible, respectful student by taking more care AND control over the money im receiving. my goal is to keep that much money for the next few months. so that way i can teach myself how to save up. (my dad has taught me alot about finance).
what should I do if my dad finds out or I confess to him about this money?
im concerned about this.
not so long ago my dad and i were fussing over how i keep spending my money (from jobs and school money). i am true to my word when i say i have done this in the past. my dad was disappointed about the fiasco (add the credit card on top of that). so we decided to start over with what i got left so we don't fuss again.
last week, i received another financial aid check in the mail. since it's under my name, i have a choice to either give it to my dad like always or somehow use it wisely (by paying back to credit card and saving the rest in my savings account and keep 1/16th of the amount to myself). i have saved much of the check into my savings and have NOT touched it since. i don't even think im gonna touch that money anyway, most likely for transit passes ONLY.
now i kinda feel ashamed that i haven't told my dad about the check i deposited yet, but i want to show him that i AM responsible with that money and that way he can see me as a better person handling finance. i mean, one way or another i gotta let him know but the thing is the first check is in a cabinet (i know where it is). but im guessing at this point i have made the choice and that is to be responsible. I REALLY REALLY dont want to spend this Government money anymore but at the same time I want to be a responsible, respectful student by taking more care AND control over the money im receiving. my goal is to keep that much money for the next few months. so that way i can teach myself how to save up. (my dad has taught me alot about finance).
what should I do if my dad finds out or I confess to him about this money?
im concerned about this.