short comic

Credit Card Chronicles: A Comic Guide to Budget Smarts

Join Mia's hilarious credit card journey and discover how tiny splurges can add up fast. Learn to budget smartly!

Richard Walker

28 Aug 2025 — 2 min read

Woman humorously overwhelmed by tiny purchases on her credit card statement

Ever found yourself in the confounding cycle of tiny purchases adding up to a big credit card bill? Follow Mia's hilarious journey as she discovers how small splurges can burst her budget, and learn how you can avoid the same pitfall.

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 at a store checkout, looking surprised by the high total shown on the register

Panel 2: At checkout, Mia’s surprise is visible — a dozen small treats added up to a surprisingly large sum.

A woman sitting at a table covered in receipts, scrutinizing them with a puzzled expression

Panel 3: Back home, Mia examines her receipts, wondering how each small purchase managed to balloon her expenses.

A woman confidently planning a budget on her laptop, with a look of determination

Panel 4: Determined, Mia sets a budget on her laptop, pledging to turn her spree into savings.

A woman smiling with a credit card in hand, looking at a low statement balance

Panel 5: Relief floods Mia’s face as she checks her new, reduced credit card balance, savoring her financial victory.

Takeaway: Even minor purchases can majorly impact your finances if left unchecked. Dare to budget smarter and watch your small victories add up! How do you keep tabs on your expenditures?