Cost Savings Gifts

"I've just finished that report on 'Cost Savings through Resource Sharing'."

British savings accounts

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

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

'We should buy London and ship it to the States!'

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

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

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

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

A little something aside for a rainy day

Thrift: have your arms and legs amputated, use a pillow for a bed!

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.

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

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

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

'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.'

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."

"I just..."

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."

"Post Covid it was clear that the old 9-5 was no longer viable, our industry lends itself to home working."

The Affordable Shredder

"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."

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

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

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

Phil would get giddy after a large print run, but the company was saving a fortune.

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."