Financial Sacrifice Advocate Gifts

Congrats to our son. He gave it his all. So did we.

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

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

"I'm trying to achieve total harmony of body, mind and cashflow."

"Bible lessons are best taught in the context of faith. There's no need to add 'based on a true story.'"

'Money is a bit tight at the moment, so instead of cash we wondered whether you'd settle for 20% more meaningless protestations of how much we value you?'

"A wage increase to match inflation."

'What are you giving up for Lent this year?' - 'Anchovies.' - 'I thought you hated anchovies?' - 'I do. Care for a cookie instead?' - 'Lent is supposed to be about challenge and sacrifice!' - 'Play to win, Baby!'

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

Student Debt

"It's badly sprained, McElroy, and you know as well as I do that I'd only slow you down. Go on without me—and that's a direct order!"

Breaking Through

Wall Street In Jail

Popular college book: How to say 'Send money' in 101 languages.

The European Union aims to eradicate tax evasion.

"We don't send statements - they cause too many heart attacks."

Great. What do I get the man who already HAS nothing? It's a birthday party.

Doctor to man: 'You'll need to empty your pockets. For symbolic purposes, let's start with your wallet.'

'I am a staving artist. I'm fat because all I can afford is junk food!'

I Want to be a Drone President

"With me it's even worse. I'm still paying off loans from nursery school."

"I'm not doing this because I like it. I'm doing this because I love you."

Homeless man being offered pre-approved mortgage loan

'Finally...some money for our 401K!'

"It's a rags to riches story. He started with $80,000 in student loan debt, and now he has a job and moved out of his parent's basement."

"We can't afford to go on holiday, and we can't afford to stay at home either."

"The procedure was a complete success. We removed all of your money."

"I learned a lot in this class. I learned how to day trade stocks to help pay off my student loans."

'Do you have poor credit? . . . Visit paydayloanshark.com for instant cash!'

"There's money in there that could be used for other purposes."

'The most common side effect of this medication is loss of disposable income.'

Running Inflation

Wayne Swan

Much needed Apple Watch features

'The hospital is billing me for my out-of-body experience!'