short comic

Budget Bloopers: How Small Splurges Add Up

Discover Mia's budget journey in this humorous comic. A helpful lesson in managing small expenses!

Richard Walker

Richard Walker

— 1 min read
A cartoon image of an overflowing shopping cart filled with small luxury items.
A cartoon image of an overflowing shopping cart filled with small luxury items.

Mia thought she had everything under control until the bill said otherwise. Discover how her small shopping habits taught a big lesson through humor and clever captions.

A woman staring at her overflowing online shopping cart

Panel 1: Mia fills her online cart with “small treats,” convincing herself they’re harmless — but the total creeps past her budget.

A woman looking at her bank statement, confused and stressed

Panel 2: Mia reviews her bank statement, mystified by where her money is disappearing.

A woman calculating expenses with a large calculator

Panel 3: With a giant calculator, Mia tries to add up all the 'tiny' items she splurged on — only to find they sum up to a significant amount.

A woman with lightbulbs above her head, signifying an idea

Panel 4: Mia has an epiphany — a budget tracker app might help her keep those small expenses in check.

A woman more relieved with a balanced budget and a cup of coffee

Panel 5: With her app, Mia enjoys a stress-free cup of coffee, knowing she can splurge wisely now.

Lesson learned: small expenses can add up quickly. What tools help you keep your budget on track?

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