Budget Mindful Gifts

'Bearing in mind I'm a man of few words - how much?'

"I need to see your budget proposal."

'Office' block tightening it's belt

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

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

Your energy bill is enclosed. You might want to sit down.

Smart card.

Economy.

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

Economist!

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

'Surely you can manage on your salary!'

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

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

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

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

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

Now hiring: crowdfunding expert to reduce the US budget deficit.

'I think we paid too high a price for this one, Harold.'

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

Falling Profits.

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

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

Desk Request

Take one Per Day as Affordable.

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

'Actually, the bill is part of your reality therapy.'

Man robbed by medical center.

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

"Wow, they want $10,000!"

Sam's Nation Building

"I balance my manic compulsive buying with manic buyer's remorse."

Squeeze on Public Spending.

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

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