Spending

Describe how you can spend wisely or improve your spending habits.

I could make a list for the grocery store instead of picking out what i want. And I could also bring a set amount of money to the store and not too much

Ashley bought an expensive pair of jeans. Her friend got the same pair of jeans for almost $20 less. What tip could have helped Ashley? Use credit cards infrequently. Buy high-quality products. Think about what is most important. Look for bargains.

Look for bargains.

Jimmy did not plan to buy gum and a magazine at the checkout counter. These are impulse purchases. True False

True

Spending wisely _____. takes a lot of time helps you have control over your finances increases stress means using a credit card for most of your purchases

helps you have control over your finances

Overspending can keep you from achieving your goals. True False

True

Choose all that apply. Tips for spending wisely include _____. tracking your spending avoiding impulse purchases using credit cards infrequently borrowing money from your friends looking for bargains avoiding buying gifts

tracking your spending avoiding impulse purchases using credit cards infrequently looking for bargains

Who is not spending wisely? Erika goes shopping and saves her receipts. She totals how much she spent and writes it down. Mia needs to buy a new pair of shoes because she joined the soccer team. She looks at newspaper ads to find the best price. Lauren has been thinking about getting a puppy for a long time. She walks by the pet store at the mall and decides to get a puppy. Erin makes a purchase online using a credit card. She knows that she can pay the entire bill when it arrives.

Lauren has been thinking about getting a puppy for a long time. She walks by the pet store at the mall and decides to get a puppy.