SS Week 32 Weekly Reader- Planned Saving

What might happen if you spend more than you make?

• You may start to have problems.

• You may not have what you need.

• You might be able to let your family borrow money.

• You might have a huge savings account.

Which is not an expense?

• food

• saving

• phone

• clothes

Rev just got paid today and he is off to his favorite place, the Snack Shack. Use the menu to answer questions 3 and 4.

Rev just go paid a total of$2.50 for working last week. He wants to buy some food but wants to make sure that he saves $.50. Which three items can Rev buy?

• French fries, soda, and a candy bar

• nachos, a hot dog, and a bottled water

• French fries, a candy bar and a bottle of water

• a hot dog, soda, and a candy bar

Rev just got paid today and he is off to his favorite place, the Snack Shack. Use the menu to answer questions 3 and 4.

If Rev decides to buy nachos and a bottle of water, how much of his $2.50 will he have left?

• $.75

• $.50

• $1.25

• $1.00

What does a budget help you do?

• have more control over your money

• put your money in the bank

• earn more money

• keep your money safe

What does income mean?

• The amount of money you make.

• The amount of money you save.

• How much money you spend.

• paying taxes

Which is NOT a reason to budget?

• You have more control of your money.

• Budgeting gives you peace of mind.

• It helps you earn more at work.

• Budgeting help you know where our money goes.

When you budget you should ____?

• spend more than what you make

• spend less than what you make

• quit using it

• try to spend all your money

Why should you put a portion of your income in the bank?

• Banks will keep your money safe from harm.

• Banks are a great place to visit.

• A bank will spend most of your money.

• Banks will allow you to write checks to people.

Saving is an important habit to learn. What is something important that you could save up for? Choose all that apply.

• a phone

• a tablet

• a gaming system

• a school