Impractical Spender Gifts

'I am sorry to have to tell you but; your lottery win was a mistake.'

Take pity on me. I can't give much this year. What is this heresy, son? I didn't get a raise this year, got furloughed this summer, am behind on my cable bill, can't afford proper dates. But it's the holidays. Think of the needy. Pierre in flat-panels has a new baby. Sandy, the mobile device manager, toils so hard for your business. And don't forget Apple. It's got to make its quarter. Computer Villa. Customer service. I shouldn't just think of myself. That's better. I'd like to upgrade all my d

'It's amazing! I'm a magician! I can make a weekly wage disappear in four hours!'

The Eclectic Chair

'Sometimes it's not a very good idea to be indecisive.'

Man goes from instant cash machine to instant spending.

"I balance my manic compulsive buying with manic buyer's remorse."

"You spoil that dog."

"Well, maybe money can't buy happiness, but I'm willing to try."

80 Million Euros for a football player.

The Price of The Stuff/How Much Stuff Is in The Store

"I want to be cured of some very destructive buying habits."

The three wise cats were bearing slightly less practical gifts.

"I'm still spending a lot of money, but I'm spending it ironically."

'I couldn't afford the lavish lifestyle I was living. Coming to accept that was freeing, although, not as freeing as I had hoped.'

'Ask for a glass from the largest bottle. You'll get more that way.'

Airport Security. It takes longer getting through security, but by wearing all my clothes, I don't have to pay to check a bag!

'We only want small portions. I'm counting my calories and he's counting his pennies.'

'I can tell when we're in a recession - my allowance gets cut.'

"I signed up for a shopaholic class. It was a real bargain."

Man fishing in a tin of fish

That's very thoughtful of you - a check for five gallons of gas.

"Is it too revealing?"

Cancel that turkey and prawn sandwich and make it cheese.

Frank and Ernest give financial advice. You must be careful about both how much you pay and what you buy. Your money going further doesn't matter if it's just wandering aimlessly.

'Much cheaper than charity shops!'

"I saved a bundle on vacation by shipping myself around the world first class."

'Maintenance' first then 'Rent increase' on apartment blocks

"Try to focus less on a cure and more on a treatment you can afford."

"Relax! It's NOT a heart attack! The owner's manual says to expect intense panic during the unpacking stage, as you wonder how in the world you're going to pay for yet another totally impulsive purchase. It should pass in a day or so!"

"I'm not getting a flat-screen TV til something better comes along."

'I dreamt that I made a million dollars and blew it all on a shrink.'

"I don't think I can click that fast."

Do you really need this? What if there's an emergency? Reality Checks.

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