Money Savvier Mugs

Couple collecting money due to their pension concerns.

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?'

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

A little something aside for a rainy day

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

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

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

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

"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?'

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

His temperature appears to rise and fall with the FT index

"Forget the allowance - I need a benefactor!"

'As you go through life, always remember that money isn't everything...Health benefits and stock options are also very important.'

Fries and kids

"It failed the stress test."

Man breaks piggy bank to find another smaller piggy bank inside.

'My piggy bank charged shaking fees.'

A smiling man leaning on large piggy bank.

'That's where they keep all the money I don't have anymore.'

RRSP once stood for Registered Retirement Savings Plan, now stands for Really, Really Small Potatoes!

'How much did you save this year?'

'What if I promise not to look?'

Man posting letter to the IRS.

Three people view wine price 3 ways.

'Sometimes, in the stillness and warmth of an afternoon sun, I can almost hear interest compounding.'

"Careful burying all your bones. We get a cold snap and your assets are frozen!"

'In today's economy, it's important to put some of your money under you mattress and bury some in backyard...'

"Do you know that we saved a ton of money on legal fees by being more ethical?"

Money down the drain.