Budget Master Mugs

Smart card.

'What's the smallest budget you can manage on?'

'I usually take my new clients to nicer places. But my expense account isn't what it used to be.'

Does your accountant share your vision?

I want to be an accountant for the government.

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

Ran out of money.

Tax Stop.

'Forget the Joneses-we can't even keep up with the Flintstones!'

'He's studying to go to university' - Student reading book; 'HOW TO LIVE ON NO MONEY'

Man robbed by medical center.

Unable to afford scaffolding, Dave ties plungers on his feet to get up a wall.

'Looks like we'll have to break into the piggy bank to find our endowment funding.'

Economy.

"This is money—get ready to worry about it for the rest of your life."

Pre-recession accounting team - see, hear and speak no evil.

"I know it helps the budget, dear, but next time let's not get the Ultra King-Size Jumbo roll."

"Forget the nutritious super-foods. We can't afford to live that long."

"I need to see your budget proposal."

Exactly how much money do you owe this loanshark?

'50 of the population spends more than they earn. That's where we come in.'

'Surely you can manage on your salary!'

'Well, we've been talking about downsizing, and it looks like the bank is going to make sure we do.'

'Must we go through this every time the electricity bill arrives?'

'I did the math -- we can't AFFORD to attend the economic summit.'

Food prices.

Economist!

'There will be no more pocket money kids. Dad bank has gone in to liquidation.'

Man and woman fight over money.

"This is what I'd call a saving! A carrier pigeon might be cheaper than a cycle courier, but this little guy is even cheaper."

"I'm spending too much money on food. But what can I do? The kids won't eat anything else."

"$120,000 in student loan debt, and you're telling me I need to dumb down my resume?"

"What I want from you, is a big budget event with a low budget, budget."

A=Gets the job done (efficient) B=Wasteful if spent (flashy) Available resources

Falling Profits.