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January 2, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money follows ministry”

"Money follows ministry" has been called the cardinal principle of Christian fundraising. If a ministry is meeting people's needs, then the money to keep it going will follow. The…

November 10, 2019
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money for jam” (easy money)

"Money for jam" means "easy money" or "money for nothing (little or no work)." "Still taking everything into consideration it's a great life and as chap…

January 10, 2016
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money frees you from doing things you dislike”

The Associated Press reported about New York-born comedian and actor and You Bet Your Life game show host Groucho Marx (1990-1997) during a visit to New York City in March 1958, when Marx said:…

March 17, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money goes where money is”

"Money goes where money is" is an adage of unknown authorship that has been cited in print since at least 1891. It explains how the rich (who have money to invest) often get richer and…

December 29, 2008
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money in the bank” (financial saying for a “sure thing”)

"Money in the bank" (often given as "like putting money in the bank" or "like money in the bank" or "like money in a bank") means a sure thing, a guaranteed…

August 19, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money is gold, and nothing else” (“Gold and silver are money—everything else is credit”)

"Money is gold, and nothing else" was said by John Pierpont (J. P.) Morgan on December 19, 1912 at the Pujo Committee of the House of Representatives that was investigating the power of…

September 3, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money is like an arm or a leg—use it or lose it”

American automaker Henry Ford (1863-1947) didn't believe in hoarding money and famously advised people to "use it or lose it." Ford said in November 1931: "Money is like an arm…

September 28, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around”

""Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around"" is a 17th century saying that was repopularized in the 20th century. Francis Bacon…

March 9, 2019
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money is something you got to make in case you don’t die”

"Money is something you got to make in case you don't die" is a saying that has been printed on several images, usually credited to Max Asnas. The Stage Delicatessen, on 834 Seventh…

January 9, 2016
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money isn’t the most important thing. Love is. Fortunately, I love money”

"Money isn't the most important thing. Love is. Fortunately, I love money" is a joke that has been credited to American stand-up comedian Jackie Mason (1928-2021). His "My…

November 4, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money launderers are filthy rich!”

"Money launderers are filthy rich!" is a joke that was posted on the website Pun of the Day on November 3, 2017. It was also posted on Reddit -- Oneliners later that day. Pun of the…

July 26, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money makes the world go round”

"Oh, 'tis love, 'tis love that makes the world go round!" is from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) by Lewis Carroll. "Love" was replaced with…

May 17, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money may not buy friends, but it will help you stay in contact with your children”

"Money may not buy friends, but it will help you stay in contact with your children" has been cited in print since at least 1965. The saying was a favorite of Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).…

November 4, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money no longer talks—it now goes without saying”

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms to before 1700. "It goes without saying" means that something is…

January 14, 2026
Banking/Finance/InsuranceFood/Drink

“Money spent on experiences, discovering new places, and savoring good food isn’t money wasted, it’s money well lived”

"Money spent on experiences, discovering new places, and savoring good food isn't money wasted, it's money well lived" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The…

November 7, 2019
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money talks, bullshit walks”

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms from before 1700. "Money talks" was printed in several American…

October 8, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money talks, but credit has an echo” (“Money talks, but credit uses sign language”)

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms from before 1700. "Money talks" was printed in several American…

October 26, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money talks, gold screams” (“Money talks, gold shouts”)

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms from before 1700. "Money talks" was printed in several American…

November 7, 2019
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money talks, nobody walks”

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms from before 1700. "Money talks" was printed in several American…

May 12, 2016
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Money talks, wealth whispers”

"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms from before 1700. "Money talks" was printed in several American…

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