<p>momofhtreeboys
the OP said his mom had $110,000 (and I just read after tax) … so numbers above are not quite right…
… I think it is often good to mention general issues while talking about specifics, for those reading the board and in case some facts are wrong. My point ( in general ) is that even with a ‘six figure’ income, one can rapidly go through money in todays society. </p>
<p>It emphasizes the need for everyone to be realistic about what they can afford. I feel i have been ‘successful’ in the broadest ways and started at a ‘second tier’ state school… I hate when especially on CC kids seem to think life is over if they dont get into XYZ</p>