John and his girl friend also have pledged to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they reach their monetary goal, John discovers his niece was admitted at Harvard, and he is reminded of his promise to cover her tuition (almost $30,000). John's friend Duff convinces him to show into petty offense to help make the payment... but Duff's harebrained schemes spin fast unmanageable.