...is a penny earned.
When one saves a penny by purchasing a $1.00 item for $.99 the penny saved is earned because you put forth effort to save the penny. Contrary to the belief that a penny placed in a savings bank is earned. A penny placed in savings was earned prior to it being saved.
The saying "A penny saved is a penny earned" is not a pun; it is a proverb that conveys the idea that saving money is as valuable as earning it. A pun involves a play on words that exploits multiple meanings or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. While the phrase uses the word "penny" in both parts, it does not create a humorous or double meaning typical of puns. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of saving money.
It means that if you save a penny,you earn that penny when you really need it to spend.
...is a pound earned, Benjamin Franklin
The proverb "a penny is a lot of money if you haven't got a penny" means that even a small amount of money can be significant to someone who is in dire financial straits. It highlights how perspective on value can change based on one’s circumstances. For those who are struggling, every little bit counts, emphasizing the importance of appreciating even the smallest resources.
I was unaware of that proverb.
if you earn a penny and you save it
When one saves a penny by purchasing a $1.00 item for $.99 the penny saved is earned because you put forth effort to save the penny. Contrary to the belief that a penny placed in a savings bank is earned. A penny placed in savings was earned prior to it being saved.
No, "A penny saved is a penny earned".
A penny saved is a penny earned is an old saying coined by Benjamin Franklin. It refers to the value of the money that is saved over the money that is spent right away.
A Penny saved is a penny earned, as you would not have it any other way
A penny earned is a penny saved means the money you save (and you don't spend) then it is earned. Because you don't waste it so it's practically saved.
Sure, like they say,"A penny saved is a penny earned."
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
a penny saved a penny earned
Rockefeller
It means that if you save a penny,you earn that penny when you really need it to spend.