Money-minded Thinker Mugs

"And remember, son, perception isn't reality - money is."

"The big money is in development? Now you tell me?"

Our city analyst is forecasting inflation is on the way back and his fee proves it.

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

"What a tragedy... he still had two years of his super left..."

"Gee, thanks! What rate of interest does it pay?"

"The good news is that profits are up 76%. . . The BAD news is that costs are up 83%."

Danger ahead for the US economy.

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

Financial Eyesight

"Your assets will be frozen? Oh, boy, is it going to snow?"

Bought GE stock at its high.

Business Philosophy 101.

-"Why bother to budget?" -"So we can worry BEFORE we spend our money as well as AFTER we spend our money."

"We can't all work for Goldman Sachs."

'Before we unload him, he'd like a written price support.'

"Son, it's about time I told you the facts of life, the richest 1% own half the world's wealth."

'Money, money, money, that's the only three things you ever think about.'

"I don't wear jewelry, but cash is nice."

'I can't make ends meet, let alone justify the means.'

"He's very well off. He's got all the quantities I admire."

'Are you interested in a fixed income annuity with guaranteed safety of principal and substantial income for life?'

"I'm savings. Investing is across the hall."

Pollution and money

"Beneath this calm exterior, I'm obsessed with making profits."

"I'm not sure you're taking this bonus cap thing seriously."

'And briefly, what is it that attracts you to a job in banking?'

Transactional Relationship Manager

'Private schools are really expensive these days - Why don't you home-school him?'

'OK, here's the play, based on your prorated salaries...'

'You need a professional investment advisor. On your own all your investment decisions have been doing is diversifying your losses.'

"Just think, your student loan may outlive you."

'Dollar'

"Profit, loss, why must you all make everything so complicated?"