“Old bankers never die—they just lose interest”
"Old soldiers never die -- they just fade away” is an old saying that was popularized by General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) in his farewell address to Congress on April 19, 1951. Many…
“Old money whispers, new money shouts”
"Money talks” (meaning that money has influence) is an old financial saying, cited in print in various forms to before 1700. "Old money whispers, new money shouts/screams/yells" is…
“On economics tests, the questions are the same every year—only the answers change”
One popular economics joke has an old graduate return to college after many years. He sees his old economics professor, looks at a recent test, and is shocked that the questions are still the same.…
“On my way to work because God made me awesome, but forgot to make me rich”
"On my way to work because God made me awesome, but forgot to make me rich" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Off to work cuz God made me awesome. But forgot to make…
“On the money”
"On the money" means "accurately" or "precisely" and has been cited in print since at least 1939. For example, an arrow that hits the center of a target is said to…
“Once a billionaire, always a billionaire”
Do millionaires and billionaires join an exclusive club forever? "once a millionaire, always a millionaire" was cited in print in 1891. "Once a billionaire, always a…
“One book that always has a sad ending is a check book”
"One book that always has a sad/unhappy ending is a check book" is a jocular one-line saying that compares a check book (or "checkbook") to a book of fiction. The saying has…
“One client at a time” (Morgan Stanley)
Morgan Stanley is one of the world's largest financial firms. "One client at a time" is its relatively new slogan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_StanleyMorgan Stanley was…
“One day I want to be ‘Let’s Just Take My Helicopter’ rich”
"One day I want to be 'Let’s Just Take My Helicopter' rich" is a jocular saying about wealth that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on Twitter on…
“One day you will want to send me money but you will find me rich and I won’t accept it. Use this opportunity now!”
"One day you will want to send me money but you will find me rich and I won't accept it. Use this opportunity now!" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
“One for the money, two for the show, three to make ready, and four to go”
"One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go cat go!" sang Elvis Presley in "Blue Seude Shoes," a song written in 1955 by Carl Perkins. The opening verses…
“One’s gotta have good credit. That’s why it’s called a significant other (sign-if-I-can’t)”
"Significant other " is a term for a person's partner in an intimate relationship. Many have pointed out that it can also mean "sign if I can't." "I'm your…
“Only accountants can save the world—through peace, goodwill and reconciliations”
"Only accountants can save the world -- through peace, goodwill and reconciliations" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items. "Goodwill" and…
“Only dead fish go with the flow”
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Contrary Opinion -- ButtonsOnly Dead Fish Go With The FlowMalcolm MuggeridgeThis thought is rooted in religion; when The Right Reverend Robert Daly in 1826 said,…
“Only thing left on my debit card is my name and expiration date”
"Only thing left on my debit card is my name and expiration date" -- that is to say, I have no money -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Only thing left on…
“Origami Bank has folded. Sumo Bank has gone belly up. Bonsai Bank plans to cut back branches”
"Origami Bank has folded. Sumo Bank has gone belly up. Bonsai Bank plans to cut back branches..." is the start of a popular list of Japanese bank puns. The joke list has been cited in…
“Our credit manager is Helen Waite. If you want credit, go to Helen Waite.”
Many businesses are cash-only and a few display this sign: "Our credit manager is Helen Waite. If you want credit, go to Helen Waite." Hell-and-wait, get it? The business sign dates to at…
“Overbought can become more overbought” (Wall Street adage)
"Overbought can become more overbought" (or "overbought can stay overbought") is a Wall Street adage. If people are still buying, then it might still be time to buy.…
“Oversold can become more oversold” (Wall Street adage)
"Oversold can become more oversoldt" (or "oversold can stay oversold") is a Wall Street adage. If people are still selling, then it might still be time to sell. "Oversold…
“Own your age in bonds”
"Own/Invest your age in bonds" is a popular rule of thumb for investing. For example, a 20-year-old should have 20% in bonds and 80% in equities, but a 50-year-old should have 50% in…