Budgeting Mastermind Gifts

"So maybe the idea of using cheaper petrol to heat the house wasn't a great idea!"

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

Phrenology bust with sections for different currencies.

"I need to see your budget proposal."

'And finally, there is the universal solution.'

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

Fuel bill gone through the roof

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

'The cutbacks begin to affect wizards.'

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

Investing your savings

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

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

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

Smart card.

wealth investment

'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!'

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

Economy.

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

Blowing dust off an order book.

Dept. of the Treasury

The United States' economy deflating.

"I just learned that my golden parachute was not properly packed."

"To save money, 5 employees will share the same computer. I got the idea while I was carpooling."

'Surely you can manage on your salary!'

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

Economist!

'It's the perfect time to move up the evolutionary ladder! The climate is stable, we have no natural predators, and interest rates may never be this low again!'

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

'Are you good with decimals? Our certificate of deposit is currently paying 0.025%.'

"His department suffered the death of a thousand cuts."

'This charge is for the office visit, this charge is for blood work, and this charge just about pays off the doc's school loan.'

'The diet books really worked for me...I bought so many I couldn't afford any food.'