Budget Savers Gifts

'Have you seen the price of plastic bags lately?'

British savings accounts

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

GAS PRICES AT PUMP

'What do you do with the time you save?'

A little something aside for a rainy day

"I saved us a hundred bucks on a Jolly Jumper."

So I'm "cheap." It's a perfectly good word. And it aptly describes my interest in conserving resources. I suppose we could call you "thrifty." Heavens no! And waste two whole letters? I see we've only wasted one whole tea bag.

"Wait a sec, I have a coupon around here somewhere."

'That's what I thought, finances are tight: She's switched to no-name cat food...'

'If by 'great', you mean 'terrible', then yes, we have plenty of great beers for under $4.00 a six-pack.'

Thrift: New way to eat eggs (avoid needless transport costs).

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

'We are entering an era of thrift, so in place of champagne and canapes, there will be a jumble sale.'

'...so if we can save enough maybe, just maybe, next year we'll be migrating courtesy of British Airways.'

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

"I just..."

My 5-year-old nephew cut his hair! His mom was so upset until she thought: 'Wait a minute! I just saved 12 bucks!'

"I want you to know that emotion overrode reason."

'It's cheaper than gas.'

Department of efficiency and cost analysis.

'I know you're looking for a safe investment but have you ever heard of anyone getting wealthy investing in a bank account?'

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

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

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

"So much for password protected."

"We balanced our budget this month!"

"I'm on a tight budget. Make it look like I cut at myself."

'And I want that end table for $40...' When bargain hunters crack.

Lemonade - $500 A Glass! 'Yes, my prices high, but how else am I supposed to buy a Boulevart M109R? Certainly not on my allowance.'

Fries and kids

"That thermostat I bought is smart. It knows how cheap I am, so it keeps our home freezing."

Man breaks piggy bank to find another smaller piggy bank inside.

'My piggy bank charged shaking fees.'

"To save enough money to buy my lowrider, I figure I need to keep my summer job for...10,734 days."