Budgeting Blunder Enthusiast Mugs

Benefit mistakes cost £one billion a year... Well, in our defence we did get a lot of the numbers correct, they just weren't in the right order.

'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!'

George doesn't really like me using the credit card.

'And this is my strategic money reserve.'

'Just look at him- a fool and his money are soon partying!'

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

'My husband thought he could save money by repairing it himself.'

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

The ways and means committee reaches the tipping point.

"I don't mind out of control spending as long as it's on stuff I like."

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

US Deficit

'The attack will have to wait until tomorrow Congressman. Today is furlough day. . .'

Budget Cuts

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

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

"We just can't justify the expense of cheese, let alone the upkeep of the maze."

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

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

"I'm not sure if that bill is correct or not, sir. We just throw a bunch of charges on there to see which ones stick."

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

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

Piggy Bank reads 'How to Manage Your Money.'

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?"

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

'What happens when we run out of gas?!'

"Right now we're at a budget impasse. I maintain that you provide an essential service, and my wife feels that you do not."

"How can we cut costs on Mars vehicles?"

'Our financial statement was delivered 'postage due'. Think that's a sign?'

'Honestly, Boss, I only asked it how to make ends meet on the salary you pay me. . .'

"Here's a bunch of money. We need you to save America...as we know it."

'Any annuity we can afford wouldn't pay the MILK BILL!'

'You didn't realise she was so expensive? The clue is in the name!'