Live on a budget

Some easy items and services to cut out include monthly subscriptions, car wash services, and frequent trips to the salon.

• true

• False

Bulk buying items usually ____ the unit price.

• Maintains.

• Lowers.

• Raises.

Which of the following describes store deals?

• Store deals are items priced cheaper than normal.

• Store deals will often be displayed near the front of the store.

• Sometimes store deals include BOGO deals.

• All of the above.

Planning your meals allows you to budget for the cheapest foods and avoid impulse buying.

• True.

• False.

Which of the following describes an easy way to find cheaper clothing stores near you?

• Ask local groups on social media what the best and cheapest clothing stores are.

• Visit every local clothing store until you narrow down the cheapest ones.

• Ask someone at the checkout counter of your local grocery store.

• None of the above.

Which of the following describes clearance items?

• Items that are new to the store.

• Items that are the same price all year.

• Items that have their prices lowered.

• Items that have their prices raised.

Why are thrift stores great places to find household items?

• They have a wide variety of household items that are often in great condition.

• They always have every household item available.

• They have all brand-new items at a discounted price.

• None of the above.

Dollar stores usually carry a wide variety of items that should meet __ of your household needs.

• Most.

• Very few.

• All.

• None.

How can buying less food save you money (other than in the obvious way)?

• If there’s less food, you’re more likely to eat it all.

• If there’s less food, you won’t eat as much.

• If you buy less food, you will eat out less.

• If you buy less food, you will eat out more.

Which of the following is not an example of a substitution that will save you money?

• Going to the movies instead of watching a DVD at home.

• Buying store brand items instead of name brand items.

• Painting your nails at home instead of going to a salon.

• Eating homemade food instead of prepackaged food.