Saving For College Gifts

"Thank you, but I've already provided for my children's college education."

'I finally saved up enough to send my kid to college. Unless there's another increase in postal rates.'

'May I be excused? I just checked my college investment portfolio online, and I feel sick.'

'Of course, that's just an estimate for your children's college costs.'

'That's all there is in my college fund? That won't even buy the beer!'

Child saves for university instead of sweeties.

"Papi, are you saving money for my college education?"

"Son, due to the economy, I have to ask you to contribute more to your college fund."

"He doesn't know it's for his college fund. We had it made from bullet proof glass."

"Here's 15 cents. I assume you'll go into debt one day putting me through college, so this will take some of the guilt off my conscience."

"Studies show that children of immigrants are more likely to to take advanced math and science courses and more likely to take advanced placement tests in preparation for college."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"I just..."

"At these tuition prices an acceptance letter is pretty much a denial."

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

Finally I understand why it's called 'Higher Education!'

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

Piggy bank #5: carrying (colour).

Investing your savings

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

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

"We balanced our budget this month!"

"So much for password protected."

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

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

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

'I decided to start buying food in bulk. I hope you're hungry!'

A smiling man leaning on large piggy bank.

"I'm taking your advice and saving my money!"

"To save enough money to buy my lowrider, I figure I need to keep my summer job for...10,734 days."