Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 27, 2012
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Transcript:
Jeff: Why didn't you warn me I was overextended, dad? Rick: I tried. But you were too busy rubbing your windfall in my face. Jeff: Well, what am I supposed to do now? Rick: I dunno. Switch to a reality-based lifestyle? Jeff: No, that doesn't work for me. Rick: It's all I got, son.
My Son is married, both have jobs, no children, 42 years old and I still send him 8-10 thousand a year to live a decent life. He will have his mortgage paid off in 10 years. My grandson and his wife and 2 children get my house when I die, but I bet he won’t be able to come up with the 2 grand a year to maintain it and two cars all that are paid for unless they never go out to eat. I just want to outlive my dogs so I know that they are well taken care of the rest of their lives. That takes 5-6 grand a year.