Recent developments have led fans to question Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson’s claims of “missing money.” On the show, Mama June handed over paperwork to Alana and her sister, Pumpkin, revealing the remaining balance in her Coogan account. However, fans suspect that Alana may not be entirely transparent about the situation. Let’s delve into the details.
Alana believed that she had a six-figure sum in her Coogan account, which was managed by her mother. She needed these funds to pay for her college tuition at Regis University in Colorado. Despite receiving a scholarship, it did not cover the entire year’s expenses. To her disappointment, she discovered that only $33,000 remained in the account. Alana was furious, as Mama June had made excuses and allegedly used the money for her addiction, while Alana had been responsible for her own bills since childhood.
Furthermore, all the money earned from the Honey Boo Boo brand went into a single account, which was used for family trips and a $150,000 house purchase. Considering this, it seems that Alana should have had a much larger sum available. A Reddit thread recently explored this matter, with the original poster suggesting that Alana might have access to hundreds of thousands of dollars of her own money, accumulated through years of work and social media ventures.
Other followers chimed in, speculating that Alana is not actually broke and that she simply chooses not to invest in her education. They pointed out that her appearance, including her hair, lashes, and nails, is often well-maintained, indicating that she likely has ample funds to cover these expenses. Some fans also mentioned that gullible individuals online contribute to funding her college and lifestyle, finding it absurd to believe that she is financially struggling.
Mama June responded to Teen Mom alum Kailyn Lowry’s TikTok video, in which Lowry discussed setting up accounts for her own children. Mama June clarified that Alana and Pumpkin were fully aware of the balance in the Coogan account all along, as they received statements regularly and were never kept in the dark. She further revealed that Alana had a California Coogan account with a six-figure sum, and any money she earned through social media was entirely hers to keep.
Fans remain divided on the situation, but many are critical of Alana’s apparent plea for money. They believe there are alternative ways for her to secure funds for her education, especially considering the likelihood that she already has the necessary resources. Unfortunately, it seems that she may be unwilling to allocate those funds to something she claims to be of great importance.