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**Mississippi Mailman Sparks Outrage After Admitting to Stealing $10,000 From Son’s Savings to Fund Vacations**

A Mississippi mailman has ignited controversy after revealing on a YouTube financial show that he took $10,000 from his 4-year-old son’s savings account to bankroll multiple family vacations — and expressed no remorse for the decision.

Christian, 28, made the confession during an episode of the podcast *Financial Audit*, explaining that he drained the account, largely funded by relatives, to pay for five extravagant trips. The vacations included visits to New York, Disney World, the Bahamas, Houston, and Atlanta.

“He’s like a 0% loan,” Christian said, referring to his son’s savings. “I figured I valued building memories with him and taking him on experiences it was worth it,” he told host Caleb Hammer.

When questioned about whether he understood that he had essentially stolen from his child, Christian dismissed the criticism. “I figured he’s 3, 4 now, he won’t know,” he said.

Hammer, visibly shocked, labeled the move “disgusting” and “selfish,” pointing out that the money could have grown to more than $40,000 by the time the boy turned 18 if it had remained invested.

Christian admitted he made the withdrawals without informing his wife, 27, who recently rejoined the U.S. Army to help the family overcome approximately $90,000 in debt.

“She doesn’t approve,” he said. “I didn’t ask for her permission before I did it.”

### Tensions and Doubts in the Marriage

During the interview, Hammer probed Christian about his marriage stability and raised the possibility that his wife might be involved with someone else — a suspicion Christian acknowledged more than once.

“She’s not seeing someone else?” Hammer asked.

Christian answered, “Oh yeah, I hope not. She might be. That is a common thing.”

Later, Hammer returned to the subject, questioning whether Christian’s wife stays in the marriage just for the kids.

After Christian disclosed that his wife often yells at him and blames him for their financial troubles, Hammer inquired, “She’s not f-king someone else?”

Christian replied, “I wouldn’t be surprised,” but also said, “She would never do that.”

When asked if he believed she was staying solely because of their child, Christian responded: “Potentially. She said she’s running out of energy.” He also recalled her telling him, “When I quit yelling at you is when you should worry.”

### Financial Struggles and Overspending

Christian, a Gulf Coast postal worker earning about $27 an hour, admitted that his chronic overspending — especially on fast food and travel — has contributed to the family’s dire financial situation.

He confessed to regularly spending hundreds of dollars monthly on takeout, often stopping at McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A after his mail route.

“It’s my stress thing,” he explained. “Instead of a cigarette, I get a McDouble.”

The couple bought a home in Biloxi in 2021 but have not combined their finances. Christian said his wife “doesn’t trust” him with money, citing years of reckless spending on his part.

“She says I spend too much,” he acknowledged. “She doesn’t want to join accounts.”

Hammer condemned Christian’s financial habits, accusing him of “destroying” his family through selfish decisions. He highlighted Christian’s history of borrowing from retirement funds and taking out personal loans to pay off credit card balances, only to accumulate debt anew.

“You stole $10,000 that you didn’t even contribute to your kid’s account,” Hammer charged. “You’re destroying the whole thing.”

### Mounting Debt and Financial Instability

Christian revealed he recently borrowed against his federal retirement savings to pay down debts, took out multiple personal loans, and maintains balances on several credit cards — one carrying a 25% interest rate.

By contrast, his wife has no personal debt.

“She’s trying to protect herself,” Hammer said. “She’s doing everything right while you’re setting fire to your family’s future.”

Despite the bleak picture, Christian expressed hope to “do better” and claimed he wants to rebuild his son’s savings, though he did not provide a concrete plan.

“I tend to do better with a deadline,” he said.

Reacting bluntly, Hammer warned, “You are a thief in the night.”

The episode ended with Hammer arranging a post-show conversation with Christian’s wife. He told viewers that combining their finances and compelling Christian to change his spending habits were essential steps to repair the family’s crumbling finances.

“Right now you need $4,595 just to survive,” Hammer said. “You can’t do it alone.”

Christian appeared resigned as Hammer concluded by rating his financial score a “two out of 10.”

“I want to do better,” Christian insisted.

“Then stop stealing from your kid,” Hammer implored.

### Viewer Reactions

Numerous viewers speculated that Christian’s wife might be preparing to leave.

“She’s getting stationed, getting her own income, keeping finances separate. She’s preparing an exit plan,” one YouTube commenter said.

Others criticized Christian’s own words, highlighting contradictions.

One pointed out the inconsistency: “‘He’s three, he won’t know’ while simultaneously saying ‘we’re making memories.’ So which is it?”

Another called the phrase “‘he’s like a 0% loan’ when talking about a child” diabolical, questioning, “What is wrong with you?”

Some shared experiences of similar family fallout.

“My dad used 40k from my college fund (set up by my grandpa) to buy a sports car when I was a kid. I have no respect for parents like this. I don’t talk to my dad anymore,” wrote a viewer.

Another said the video was a wake-up call.

“This man is scary. He has the same job as me, makes the same amount of money and has the same vice. The only difference is that I don’t have a wife and child. This video feels like a massive wake-up call. Thank you.”

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*This story highlights the importance of responsible financial decisions and transparency within families to maintain trust and security for future generations.*
https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/us-news/mississippi-deadbeat-dad-christian-admits-to-stealing-10k-from-his-4-year-olds-savings/