Frugality Master Mugs

Bob didn't have much disposable income. But somehow he still managed to throw away a little each week.

Money leaking from man's sack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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?'

"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."

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

'How much did you save this year?'

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

'The sick economy isn't why J.B.has cut back on spending. He always was a tightwad.'

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

"Years of penny-pinching really paid off. The price of copper just went up again."

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

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

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

"He can afford a bigger cage. His old tax forms line the bottom."

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."

"That's too big a pill for me to swallow, Harold!"

Pandora's box.

"Is that neat whisky?"

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

"This is your great, great uncle Orlando. He was a great mathematician, but a little cheap. He always picked up the check at restaurants...but only to make sure the math was right."

'And don't say you could have done it cheaper and better at home.'