Comparison Shopping

Television ads influence spending decisions by:

• using special music

• using pretty pictures

• making me think I need the item

• all of the above

A spending need is ___________________.

• something that looks good to me

• something that I need to exist

• something my friend has

• the first thing I see in the store

The best spending choice is:

• always shop at brand-name stores

• buy the same thing my friends buy

• compare my choices before I buy

• always borrow from friends

Wise shoppers take time to compare two or three alternatives before spending money.

• true

• false

My needs should take priority over my wants when shopping.

• true

• false