I'm keeping something for myself this time!

Hi edsss! I also think it's a good thing to have your own money. In fact, I think it's a must. That's what I do. I give my mother money and contribute to the household expenses but still, most of my money goes to me. If I give all my money to my mother, then I can't buy what I want and what I need. I would still have to ask my mother for money to be able to do that. And I'm way past over that. I mean, when I was still a student I would always ask money when I need to buy something. But when I started to work, I felt the freedom from earning my own money.

Right now I'm giving my salary to my mom too. I want to help her and finish all her debts but I also realized that. So my earning online is now for myself and I will save some money from my full time job also soon but now because they still need my help.

That's actually not a bad idea. We sometimes have to keep something for ourselves from our hard-earned work. Rewarding ourselves can motivate us to keep on working and earn more. And opening a bank account is one prudent way to do it. Eventually your savings would grow and then you could also reward yourself again by buying something for yourself too :)

My online money is my money. I usually keep it until I have a certain amount then I transfer it to my checking account. This year I am planning on keeping it in my paypal account until it gets closer to Christmas. I think it is nice that you give the money to your mom, but I would also put money aside for yourself in case you want something or just save for the future.

That is so sweet of you bunso! I wish my son is like you,lol! My son has a job now but I don't oblige him to give some of his salary to me,I just want him to voluntarily give me some,haha! But he's very much the opposite of you,but it's fine with me bunso,I told him to buy anything he wants from his money 'cause he deserves it. But my mom and dad are the ones asking for money from him,haha! My son is kind enough to give them more than what they ask for. As to your question,I think as a mom,all I just wanted is for my kids' needs. I wanted to buy something for myself but then I'll just spend it for my kids,haha! That's why hubby buys me anything he knows I wanted,haha!

hi edsss as i kkow that you giving your salary to your mom, you doing good. your mom have also thinking about your future,

Yes, my friend. Though, we have the intention of helping our family, we still need to keep something for ourselves. That way, we get to reward ourselves from working hard.

Hi edsss! It is good to know that you are so generous with your family but it is also right to keep some for yourself. nice idea that you will be opening an account for yourself too. You can save even a little amount and eventually this will grow in time for future use. Good luck!

I keep mostly of my money. I don't gave it all to my parents. It is I who budget the money for our household. I find it really hard especially in my case that I belong to a broken family.

How nice and generous of you to give your money to your mother to budget for the whole family.Keeping some amount for yourself is a great idea for you could save for yourself in the future.Saving money even in small amount is a great way for us to have something to get in the future or in case we are in difficulties.

Hi edsss, It is such a great thing for you to give your salary to your mom for the family, but I think sharing is a great thing also... You should indeed think about yourself. I don't know how old you are but a bank account sounds good...every working person should have a bank account even if there is only $100 dollars in it... Have you ever heard the saying, "DON'T LET YOUR LEFT HAND KNOW WHAT YOUR RIGHT HAND IS DOING"...just think about that for a moment, ponder it in your head for a moment and you should be able to figure it out... GOOD LUCK!!!! you are a wonderful daughter!!!!

When you give EVERYTHING away it's got to be unmotivating. Don't feel guilty about keeping a bit for yourself, it definitely sounds well deserved. If I were you I would divide the earnings 50/50. You'll still be helping out your family, but your also learning to save for yourself.

Hello edss17, For sure you keep some money for yourself is a good thing, in fact, I think it's a compulsory to do it. You can save for your future, and also emergency usage. In the end of the day, we're the one who taking care of ourselves...

Hi Eds, We do really need to give ourselves something for us to have that gift of fulfillment. It's like having the reward from all those hard days work. And giving us something to go buy for ourselves. I do think that's a good idea. I don't really give all my salary to my mom. I am just in charge with the bills and the rest of my salary is..for me. I always keep something for myself...just in case I would need it in the future. Have a nice day!