Saving For Education Gifts

'That piggy bank is for my college fund.'

'And here's my collection of stock in DiscoCorp... or as I call it, your college fund.'

"...and help my parents to pick the right mutual funds in my portfolio for my education..."

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

"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.'

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

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

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

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 want you to know that emotion overrode reason."

"I just..."

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

"So much for password protected."

"We balanced our budget this month!"

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

'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.'

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

Dave's Discount Auto Repair...only an arm or a leg, not both!

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

' Can I borrow change for the bus? With the cost of gas, I just can't justify buzzing around the city in that thing.'

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

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

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

'The sick economy isn't why J.B.has cut back on spending. He always was a tightwad.'

"And this financial plan is specifically designed for people who know their retirement -- IF they get one -- won't be half as good as their parents' retirement, and are really steamed about it!"

"Can you check inside it for me, Mister?"

"Want to trade banks with me?"

Three people view wine price 3 ways.

"It's only until the gas prices go down and I can afford to drive the car again. Maybe you should have an ambulance follow me."

'Dave will only turn the heating on when he thinks it's absolutely necessary.'

'How much did you save this year?'