Budget-conscious Planner Gifts

Flo's Christmas Lights: 'I really like what you've done with yawr Christmas lights this yeaw Flo.'

'Hey, it's out of my hands. Besides, we're a team! And if in the interest of saving a few bucks we're asked to share hockey sticks, then so be it!'

'Office' block tightening it's belt

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

"At $4 a dozen, it's hard to balance a career and a family."

'You have to reconcile your gross habits with your net income.'

'What's the smallest budget you can manage on?' 'The most you can give me!'

"At these tuition prices an acceptance letter is pretty much a denial."

'And this is my strategic money reserve.'

"Compare Calculate Contrast Before you make a move"

Keep the econoimy moving

"I hate check writing, but, hey, it pays the bills."

Rare Medical Conditions - The compulsive desire to work out restaurant bills correctly

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

The ways and means committee reaches the tipping point.

'In a cost-saving move, I've replaced your cubicle with a back pack.'

'My pay envelope is empty.' - 'Your deductions equal your salary'

'I want to return this wallet. I can't seem to keep any money in it.'

'It's a relatively simple operation...first, we take out your wallet...'

US Deficit

"Post-holiday dieting will be much easier this year. Our disposable cash flow will be diverted."

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

"Strategic plan B: We chop down all the office plants and grow vegetables."

'Before we unload him, he'd like a written price support.'

Bureau of Spending Decreases and Deficit Reduction - 'Wait a minute! How can that be?'

Doctor to man: 'You'll need to empty your pockets. For symbolic purposes, let's start with your wallet.'

"Well, if I can't get an increase based on merit, how about one based on the cost of living beyond my means?"

"Before we cut the cake, I want to thank my bride for bringing our wedding in under budget."

"This is a third-year medical student. To cut costs, your insurance company dismissed the surgeon."

'I think we should budget on the number of budgets we draw up'

Piggy Bank reads 'How to Manage Your Money.'

Husband dismayed to get cold mutton for dinner again. Wife comments that someone must be economical on the housekeeping money she is given.

'Well, you're bankrupt, but look on the bright side -- it only cost you eight dollars per transaction!'

"... And how are you enjoying the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu?"