Money Savers Gifts

'Four dollars and thirty-two cents? — That's your idea of a deposit?'

Enjoying the recession.

British savings accounts

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

GAS PRICES AT PUMP

'What do you do with the time you save?'

"I saved us a hundred bucks on a Jolly Jumper."

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

A little something aside for a rainy day

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

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

"Wait a sec, I have a coupon around here somewhere."

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

So I'm "cheap." It's a perfectly good word. And it aptly describes my interest in conserving resources. I suppose we could call you "thrifty." Heavens no! And waste two whole letters? I see we've only wasted one whole tea bag.

'We are entering an era of thrift, so in place of champagne and canapes, there will be a jumble sale.'

"I want you to know that emotion overrode reason."

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

'...so if we can save enough maybe, just maybe, next year we'll be migrating courtesy of British Airways.'

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

"I just..."

'It's cheaper than gas.'

Department of efficiency and cost analysis.

'I know you're looking for a safe investment but have you ever heard of anyone getting wealthy investing in a bank account?'

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

"I'm on a tight budget. Make it look like I cut at myself."

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

Your energy bill is enclosed. You might want to sit down.

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

"We balanced our budget this month!"

"So much for password protected."

'And I want that end table for $40...' When bargain hunters crack.

Lemonade - $500 A Glass! 'Yes, my prices high, but how else am I supposed to buy a Boulevart M109R? Certainly not on my allowance.'

Fries and kids

"That thermostat I bought is smart. It knows how cheap I am, so it keeps our home freezing."

'My piggy bank charged shaking fees.'