Clothes/Food
When your sibling grows out of their clothes and gives them to you what is it called?
Hand me downs (If you can fit the clothes that they give you and they are in good condition you could save money)
Drive in movies and Having a picnic at the park are examples of?
Free entertainment (Doing things where you don't have to spend a lot of money can help you save.)
Campus Shuttles- They typically help students who don't want to uber or have cars on campus get around.
If spectrum is cheaper than AT&T which one are you picking?
When your family goes to the gym what do y'all try to do with food for the week?
Meal plan- We plan meals for the week, buy groceries in bulk, and cook at home instead of eating out. This saves a ton compared to fast food or restaurants.
When you go to Sam's the food is mainly in ____?
Bulk (buying food in bulk will help it last longer)
All of your friends are going to get books from the library but you don't have a library cars. What do you do?
Get a library card so you can borrow books to study
Museum or Trip?
Museum- Many have free or discounted student admission days.
When you are low on money but your significant others birthday is coming up what would you do?
A-Give them nothing at all
B-Write them a hand written letter
B-A heartfelt letter is often more meaningful than anything money can buy.
When shopping for a party where would you go?
A-Target
B-Dollar tree
Dollar Tree – Almost everything is $1.25, making it great for party supplies, cleaning products, and snacks.
Goodwill, Platos closet, and Uptown Cheapskate is all examples of?
Thrift stores (Thrifting saves you a lot of money)
When you and your friends go on a trip you typically?
A- Go half
B- Pay the whole bill yourself
A-Going half with your friends help make you not have to spend a lot of money
If you don't have a car what is the smartest option?
A-Ride a bike/Walk
B-Spend $30 on a uber
Biking or Walking – If you live nearby, these are free and great for exercise.
When you were a kid why did parents tell you to unplug your device at night?
Turn Off & Unplug Devices – Electronics still use energy when plugged in which cost a lot of money.
When your family has a lot of subscriptions that no one uses what do you do?
Cut Unnecessary Subscriptions – We share streaming services with family members, use free entertainment options, and regularly check for subscriptions we don’t use to cancel them.
When you go to stores the typically have ____ on papers at the front of the store!
Coupons (Coupons will give you killer deals that will help get food on a discount)
When you go to stores and they ask you what school you go to and what's your student ID they are typically trying to give you what?
A student discount
If you and your partner are saving money to get a home together but want to go on a date what would you do?
A-Go to a fancy dinner
B-Go play board games and watch movies at home
B- This would save a lot of money and it would be a fun way to continue to get to know your partner
A-Make a coupon book
B- Dont give her anything
A- Personalized Coupons/Make a booklet with favors like "One Free Car Wash" or "Breakfast in Bed."
Trader Joes or Aldi?
Aldi – A top spot for affordable groceries, especially for fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples.
Many kids follow clothes trend so they typically buy ____ ____ Clothes!
Name Brand (Buying name brand clothes will hurt your pockets, buy something simple and dress it up.)
Where would you go for books? Dollar store Or Target?
Dollar store- If they provide the books you need at the dollar store you would spend less money than you would spend at target
If your friends have car in college what would you do?
Carpooling – Ride-sharing with classmates or using apps like BlaBlaCar can cut costs.
When your internet bill is sky high you can call your provider to do what?
Negotiate Your Bill – Call your provider and ask for a better rate or threaten to switch for a cheaper company.
Why do your parents tell you to turn the lights off when you leave a room?
To use energy efficiently – We turn off lights when leaving a room, unplug electronics when not in use, and use energy-efficient appliances to keep utility bills low.