Budget-savvy Superstar Gifts

When they said that current economic problems may need to a need for more self-reliance I think they were talking about DIY...

"We only got six days of funding."

The Walk of Shame

'It's just full of dirty laundry but it makes me feel much more hip.'

BMA criticises 'Black Hole' of NHS IT spending

'The test results are in. We've ruled out anything cheap.'

"The valuation of my business includes its goodwill."

'This is the 20th car you've bought this month. So, I've checked you into a car-addiction program.'

"I agree, it fits perfectly...but not my budget!"

'I got mine at a garage sale for only 99 cents.'

"Classic ballcap $79.95. White, black, red or blue. Adjustable. One size fits all."

'You never see one that says save some income.'

80 Million Euros for a football player.

"Sorry, we're trying to save money, hence the wind-up pacemaker."

'I know the club is broke, but this is going too far.'

"Can't afford the headset so I'm wearing my eyeglasses case."

"I told you that a £50 facelift was a bad idea!"

"You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a good time?"

"The swim team is really feeling those school budget cuts."

'Well, Mom - it's about that time when you drive us to school again...'

"Thats where the party budget ran out."

'I'm not trying to be romantic. I've had my electricity cut off.'

'Oh, Honey...I know you want a little addition to the family - But we just can't afford a 48 inch flat screen plasma.'

"This is of course a totally fake fur coat and ten thousand dollars is a lot of money, but quality and political correctness cost!"

'I know you're watching the budget, but this isn't really doing justice to the battle of Waterloo.'

"It's a minimalist production-after we paid for the venue we couldn't afford a set."

In a perfect world, bean counters would only count beans.

'Cecil takes me to the museum every Saturday.' - 'What's he studying, economy?'

May's guide to looking cheap on a budget.

Economy clothing shop with barrels in the window

Mom's the world's greatest shopper. She buys all that stuff and the cashier gives her $40 cash back!

"Baldo, you need to set a budget for yourself."

Shoppers fighting in a shop sale

"I could have bought the steaks you asked for...but then I remembered the kids will be starting college in only 7 or 8 years!"