Penny-pinching Pundit Gifts

"We thought it would save us money if we bought you the wood, and you made your desk yourself."

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

"Well, at least it's an improvement from last night."

'I think our only choice at this point is to take the next big step.'

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

"I don't know...seems like budget cuts have gone pretty far this year."

'We'll see significant savings in health care costs with our new in-house operations.'

Power/Expenditures

"Why not pay someone to clean out the gutters?" "Total waste of good beer money." And just like that, Gail became a widow.

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

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

'Like to read, huh? Me, too. I'm a big reader. I just finished a book by Brown. You know Dan Brown? Great writer...'

Gas Price Reads: Way Too Much.

'Look! If I wave these around I can generate electricity!'

'Not a problem. Our industry is self-regulated. In fact, I'm scheduled to jump off the roof right after this meeting.'

"Technically, when the manufacturer wants your car back, it's a recall. When the bank does it, it's a repossession."

'Of course I'll charge you 8,- for an empty glass of scotch. Never heard of bear sales, sir?'

"I can take or leave my nose ring, but it does seem to improve wifi reception."

EU-budget fight

That'll be �57.50, Potter.

'Maybe so, sir, but our motto is, 'A penny saved is a lot of trouble for nothing.''

"Is that a fixed-rate scowl or is it adjustable to the current interest rate?"

"Diversification doesn't mean hiding the money under the mattress, the sofa and 2 chairs!"

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

Petrol Prices: If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

Pound sign about to be crushed by a 1 Ton Trade weight

'He went into shock when you presented him with the hospital bill.'

'Perk up. Just think of all that interest piling up at more than 5% per annum.'

'Try to stay away from the referee's left jab!'

'Okay, everyone take out your little phones, use your dictionary app, and find the definition of that unfamiliar word 'profit.''

"They're flipping to see who pays for the meals!"

'Harold stopped looking for a job to protest the price of gasoline.'

Economics 101. Now I understand why older people are said to be "over the hill," it's because they're leaving a mountain of debt behind them.

Budget cuts - please send all email as second class.

Frugal four