Spending Connoisseur Gifts

'Of course I care for you. You're the most expensive woman in my life.'

No, I didn't know they were going to cut the office furniture budget in half.

Squirrel putting nuts in a safe box.

The Personal ATM

'Just look at him- a fool and his money are soon partying!'

"Could I have a bottle of the Chateau Lafitte '67 but filled with the wine from Tesco 2019."

'Guess who made a bushel today?'

'Whoever stole your credit card is spending a lot less with it than you did!'

"Hey, I just got a burst of consumer confidence- let's go buy something."

"I don't mind out of control spending as long as it's on stuff I like."

"Most of my consumerism is self-taught."

'Investors Chronicle' "How do I know whether to buy it or not?"

'I don't know much about art, but I know what I like.'

"Uh, officer, actually I wasn't going to report my stolen credit card...."

Stock marketeers shooting each other playfully with guns full of money

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'I know the marketing budget is stretched...but I still think we need professional models!'

"With this app, I can track my savings. It counts cash, categorizes cash, and calculates cash interest."

Ask Mr. Buck: Financial Advisor. "Dear Mr. Buck, Why do so many people have trouble with their finances?" Money talks, but it does not give directions. (Published previously on Nov. 15, 2004.)

How to do without

"Fiscal conservatism be damned. I'm a fiscal hedonist."

'Spending and consuming - that's my kind of patriotism.'

'You didn't realise she was so expensive? The clue is in the name!'

'What wine goes with an enormous expense account?'

"If you're going to grub for something, it might as well be money."

'Just because I'm a doctor without borders doesn't mean I venture into menus without prices.'

If you don't see what you want, buy something you don't want!

'Just follow my voice to the checkout stand.'

'Good heavens, Margaret, the bailout was for wall street, not for you.'

"Don't worry, she's still alcohol aware."

"I've always admired you. I find your complete lack of compassion refreshing."

Buyer's Remorse for Dummies

"I don't know - none of these cookies offer an engaging brand narrative."

"The good news is we're going paperless. The bad news is it's the employee's bathrooms."

"Could I have a bottle of the Chateau Lafitte '67 but filled with the wine from Tesco 2019."