Budget Math
You have $1,500 saved. The trip costs $2,150. How much more do you need?
$650
Is a plane ticket a need or a want?
Need
What’s one GOOD way to earn $20 on the weekend?
1. Play the game
2. Gamble
3. Yard work / babysitting
Yard work / babysitting
Name one thing you must pack for a beach vacation.
Swimsuit, sunscreen, or summer clothes
You’re short $100. What can you cut or sell?
Sell old clothes, cut snacks, do extra chores
If you save $50 a week, how many weeks will it take to reach $650?
13 weeks
Which is a want: clothes, suitcase, or nails?
Nails
You made $10 selling bracelets. Save it or buy snacks?
Save it
How much do hair and nails cost together?
About $120 ($80 + $40)
You overspent on snacks. What can you cut back on next week?
No extras / skip shopping trip / bring lunch
How much do you earn in one week working 4 days for 6 hours at $15/hr?
$360
You only have $150 left. Which do you buy: plane ticket or phone case?
Plane ticket
What’s a weekly plan to earn $50 for 3 months?
Work 1–2 days/week, $15/hour jobs, or combine chores + selling items
Plan a basic outfit budget (2 shirts, 1 pair of shorts, 1 dress)
Around $100–150 depending on brand/store
Your phone breaks. Fix it or wait until after the trip?
Wait