Financially Savvy Festive Folks Gifts

"The accountant says we've got to cut costs, next year it's got to be 55% naughty and only 45% nice."

The day the stock market went UP.

Tree in Dollar Shape.

'Ho,ho,ho, but can you be more specific?'

"I know it's not an ideal situation, Samantha, but how else are we going to afford a 160 gigabyte laptop, a top of the range mobile and a Playstation 3 for the kids presents?"

Help! Have to pay back a big world bank loan.

"You really clean up on these mileage deductions, don't you."

"You can't be serious about all these travel expenses in December!"

'Since you only work one night a year, it will take centuries to build up your retirement account.'

Advent Calender.

"We've decided to cut back and have Christmas every other year."

'The New York stock exchange is up twelve and a half points n early trading. Nasdaq is down on and a quarter!'

'Stocks tumbled on the news Santa's credit rating was downgraded.'

"I'm the ghost of christmas past due."

"Oh dear, Mr. Kringle. I fear we may have to put you on our naughty list."

"I've hung all the credit card bills on the tree, maybe that will stop you going to the sales."

"Trick or Treat - sorry, cash only."

'I thought you were supposed to spend green stuff.'

'Dear Customer - Due to economic cutbacks, this year we have produced a 'Round Robin' Christmas Card...'

"Christmas shopping done - the trolley only cost a quid."

'How about a Santa Claus stock rally this year?'

"Thats where the party budget ran out."

This one's got power brakes, power steering, power windows and power payments!

The True Meaning of Christmas

'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.'

'Hello, Huff & Swoon?...Yeah, buy me 300 shares of Hanukkah.'

Many stores not restocking...

Austerity Christmas Crackers.

'Hello - I'm the ghost of Christmas, low-budget, no-frills recession of doom'

Santa Land: Low Credit Score and Good Credit Score.

'Christmas is considered to be a time of joy! Especially for the Credit Card companies!'

'Look at that; we got a table with the same number as your credit score.'

"Since the bail-out, Christmas Club accounts are used for our Christmas party. Don't worry. You're invited!"

'... So what does a half a tree cost?'

'I'd like a solid retirement portfolio.'