Needs vs. Wants
Is rent a need or a want?
Need
What do you call money used to buy food?
Grocery Money
$1 + $1 = ?
$2
If you want to save money, should you eat out or cook at home more?
Cook at home
What color is U.S. money?
Green
Buying a new video game: need or want?
Want
Name one bill most people pay every month.
rent, electricity, water, gas, internet, phone
If you save $5 a week, how much after 4 weeks?
$20
Which is usually cheaper: bus ride or taxi ride?
Bus ride
What president is on the $1 bill?
George Washington
True or False:
Groceries are always a want.
False
If a sandwich costs $5 and you buy 2, how much is that?
$10
If you earn $10 and spend $7, how much do you save?
$3
If you’re saving for a big item, what’s better: spending extra on snacks or saving the money?
Saving
True or False:
A piggy bank is a place to keep your money safe.
True
Which is more important to pay first: rent or shoes?
Rent
You have $20 and spend $12. How much is left?
$8
True or False:
Saving $2 every day for a week adds up to $10.
False – it’s $14
True or False:
Making a budget helps you plan for the future.
True
What’s another word for money?
Cash, bucks, dough, etc.
If you have $50 left, but you need medicine ($30) and want to go to a concert ($40), which should you choose?
Medicine
If you go out to eat 3 times a week at $10 each time, how much is that in one month (4 weeks)?
$120
If you earn $50 a week and save half, how much do you save in 4 weeks?
$100
You find $10 on the ground. What’s a smart choice?
Save it, buy a need, etc.
What holiday is known for lots of shopping right after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday