Budgeting Maestro Pillows

Loans. Oh, I live within my income, but surely you don't expect me to vacation there!

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

'Noticeboard? I forgot it was there to be honest.'

"I need to see your budget proposal."

Gerry, there are more accurate ways of balancing the petty cash.

A Day In The Kitchen

"You're a fine one to talk about my spending!"

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

Fuel bill gone through the roof

'The cutbacks begin to affect wizards.'

"Your expense account ain't what it used to be. There's not enough money on your card to cover the $5.35."

Businessman wearing many hats.

"I'm glad they want comedy... the budget is a joke."

Woman simutaneously playing the cello and washing man in bath's back

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

Investing your savings

"I see the downsizing continues."

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

"We balanced our budget this month!"

'The good news is we've finally turned the corner. The bad news is, no government bailout.'

Smart card.

Creative entrepreneur at work

Once again overbudget and past dealine, the predatory boa constractor adroitly squeezes the life from its victim's wallet.

'Well I've finished the project on time and on budget!' 'Oh, that means I've given you too much time and too much money!'

Economy.

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

"Alright, alright! I'll stop buying the cheap stuff, OK?"

"Streaming"

Blowing dust off an order book.

"I'm right here. Focused!"

'I will never cease to be amazed at how deftly she balances the demands of career and family.'

"Hello?"

"No, unfortunately I won't be raising your debt ceiling."

Economist!

"Speed reader...?"