“Money talks” (proverb)
"Money talks" is a proverb that means money has influence and power. “Man prates, but gold speaks" was printed in Piazza Universale di Proverbi Italiani: or, A Common Place of…
“Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail”
"Money will buy a dog, but only love will make him wag his tail" has been printed in many newspapers since 1921, when it was described as an epigram from India. In 1923, Forbes magazine…
“Money, Marbles and Chalk” (“Money, Marbles or Chalk”)
"Money, marbles and chalk" (or "money, marbles or chalk") means "going for everything." Similar phrases might be "all the marbles" and "the whole kit…
“Money? I haven’t heard that name in years”
"Money? I haven't heard that name in years" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "money? I haven't heard that name in years" was posted on X/Twitter by…
“Monopoly is an old game because there’s a luxury tax and rich people can go to jail”
The popular Monopoly board game has players buy properties; a bad spin, however, could send a player in jail. "You can tell Monopoly is an old game because there's a luxury tax and rich…
“More Money For Your Money” (Emigrant Savings Bank)
Emigrant Savings Bank started in 1850 and is New York's oldest savings bank. "More Money For Your Money" is its not-too-well-advertised slogan.…
“More money has been lost reaching for yield than at the point of a gun”
"More money has been lost reaching for yield than at the point of a gun" is a popular financial quote that was said by Raymond F. DeVoe, Jr., of Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc., in February…
“Most Americans think the Federal Reserve is a national park”
The "Federal Reserve" ("the Fed") is the central banking system of the United States. It should not be confused with a "national reserve" (a national park), but the…
“Moving the goal posts” (“Moving the goalposts”)
"Moving the goalposts" (or "moving the goal posts") is a sports analogy, similar to "raising the bar" or "lowering the bar." If the goalposts are moved in,…
“My account balance is a constant reminder that I’m safe from identity theft”
"My bank account balance is a constant reminder that I'm safe from identity theft" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker has a low bank account balance.…
“My advice is to invest in tennis balls. They have a high rate of return”
"Invest in tennis balls. They have a high rate of return" is a joke that has been printed on many images. "My advice is..." or "My dog's advice is..." often…
“My bank account balance is a constant reminder that I’m safe from identity theft”
"My bank account balance is a constant reminder that I'm safe from identity theft" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker has a low bank account balance.…
“My bank account is a constant reminder that I’m safe from identity theft”
"My bank account balance is a constant reminder that I'm safe from identity theft" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker has a low bank account balance.…
“My bank account needs month-to-month resuscitation”
"My bank account needs month-to-month resuscitation" (a pun on "mouth-to-mouth resuscitation") is a jocular one-liner that has been printed on bumper stickers. "The way my…
“My bank balance is a constant reminder that I’m safe from identity theft”
"My bank account balance is a constant reminder that I'm safe from identity theft" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker has a low bank account balance.…
“My car loan identifies as a student loan” (student loan forgiveness joke)
Student loan debt forgiveness became an issue at the first Democratic Party 2020 presidential debate on June 26, 2022. Joe Biden, who participated in the debates, was elected president. "FACT…
“My church accepts all denominations—fivers, tenners, twenties”
"My church accepts all denominations -- fivers, tenners, twenties" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Our Aunt Julie says her church accepts all denominations…
“My credit card company called me to report suspicious activity. Someone made a payment”
Credit card companies check for "suspicious activity. This was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on January 24, 2023: "Credit card company called me to report suspicious activity... I asked what…
“My credit card company says I have an outstanding balance. I’m flattered”
An "outstanding balance" means that money is owed, but it's often joked that an "outstanding balance" means a wonderful or exceptional balance. "It is so nice to…
“My dad told me to invest my money in bonds, so I bought 100 copies of Goldfinger”
A bond (a financial instrument) has nothing to do with James Bond (a fictional British Secret Service agent), but there have been several jokes. UK comedian Nick Hall posted on Twitter on July 10,…