Financial Frugalist Gifts

Loans - 'We were thinking of paying a gas bill.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"In the current market, it's just more practical."

My 5-year-old nephew cut his hair! His mom was so upset until she thought: 'Wait a minute! I just saved 12 bucks!'

'It's cheaper than gas.'

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

Smart card.

Fries and kids

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

"To keep warm in winter you're looking at a new central heating system costing £20,000."

"I can't believe I'm paying $5,000 a month for you to stream Intro to Psychology when I get all of TV for $15.99."

'How much did you save this year?'

'Dave will only turn the heating on when he thinks it's absolutely necessary.'

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

"What do you mean 'upgrade' the server? The old one works just fine."

'Less spare change under the cushion is my leading economic indicator!'

'It took a six hour operation to remove this fiver from your fist.'

"Is that neat whisky?"

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"I always say; 'You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time on a first date."

"Why pay for a tree in November when you can get one off the side of the road in January for free?"

"Sure, you can buy them another round, but is this really how you want to spend your MacArthur Grant?"

"I know we have to cut costs, but is bringing only one of each a good idea?"

"C'mere, space heater."