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July 5, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You remind me of a penny—two-faced and not worth much”

"You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and not worth much" (or "You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and worthless") has is an expression that has been printed on many images.…

July 5, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You remind me of a penny—two-faced and worthless”

"You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and not worth much" (or "You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and worthless") has is an expression that has been printed on many images.…

July 5, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You remind me of a penny—worthless and found in everyone’s pants”

"You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and not worth much" (or "You remind me of a penny -- two-faced and worthless") has is an expression that has been printed on many images.…

June 25, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You said you had between ten and fifteen million dollars in the bank” (joke)

A money joke is of unknown origin. "On a date the other day I told the guy I have between 10 and 30 million pounds in the bank It's actually true, my balance is £37" was posted on…

September 10, 2009
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You should invest like a Catholic marries—for life” (Warren Buffett)

"You should invest like a Catholic marries -- for life" is one of the proverbs of investor Warren Buffett. The statement means that the investor should seek to invest in good companies,…

July 11, 2020
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You want to see social distancing? Lend them some money”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements for social distancing. "Do you want to practice social Distancing ?? Just lend some money to someone. He himself will keep…

January 28, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“You work for your money. The government prints it out of thin air. This devalues your money…”

The futility of working in America under an unfair system of government was posted on X/Twitter by Sal the Agorist on September 22, 2021: "You work for your money. The govt prints it out of…

October 2, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You’ll lose money chasing women, but you’ll never lose women chasing money”

Entry in progress -- B.P. The Internet Movie DatabaseI Think I Love My Wife (2007)QuotesMr. Landis: You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money.…

July 29, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You’re either a contrarian or a victim”

Global Resource Investments founder Rick Rule maintains a "contrarian or victim" philosophy -- one is either a contrarian or a victim. That is, one either invests with the masses and…

January 30, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You’re only as good as your last trade” (Wall Street adage)

"You're only as good as your last trade" is an old adage for traders on Wall Street, cited in print since at least 1987. It's another version of the saying, "What have you…

June 19, 2014
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You’re more likely to divorce than to switch bank accounts”

"You’re more likely to divorce than to switch bank accounts" is a popular saying in the United Kingdom. "People are more likely to divorce than move their account to another…

February 22, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your bank account can be overdrawn, but it can never be overfilled”

"Your bank account can be overdrawn, but it can never be overfilled" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The bank saying was posted on Twitter by Cool Funny Quotes‏ on…

October 23, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your bank account is the adult version of your report card”

A adult's bank account has been compared to a student's report card. "Your bank account is your report card for your Financial intelligence" was posted on Twitter on February 9,…

February 28, 2020
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your credit card pays for things with future hours of your life”

"When you pay for things with a credit card, you’re paying with your future earnings. When you pay with a debit card, you’re paying with your past earnings" is an explanation of…

February 28, 2020
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your debit card pays for things with past hours of your life”

"When you pay for things with a credit card, you’re paying with your future earnings. When you pay with a debit card, you’re paying with your past earnings" is an explanation of…

October 25, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Your groceries aren’t becoming more expensive; your money is becoming less valuable. Your supermarket is not the problem; your central bank is”

Economist and author Saifedean Ammous posted this on X/Twitter on August 18, 2024: "Your groceries aren't becoming more expensive; your money is becoming less valuable. Your supermarket…

July 5, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your money or your life!”/“I’m thinking it over.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Jack BennyJack Benny (born Benjamin Kubelsky; February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974) was an American comedian, vaudevillian, radio, television, and film…

February 1, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your money was working for you, but it suddenly quit and now it’s working for me!”

A cartoon in The New Yorker on November 5, 1990, by Leo Cullum (1942-2010), had a banker explain to his clients: "Your money was working for you, but it suddenly quit and now it's working…

August 29, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your network is your net worth”

"Your network builds/creates/determines/is your net worth" is a business saying that states that who you know (your network) can determine what you have (your net worth). "Your…

June 8, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Your self-worth is more important than your net worth”

"Your self-worth is more important than your net worth" is a popular saying that has been credited to several people. "Self worth is better than net worth" was cited in print in…

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