Mastering Budgeting Basics with the Budget Fortune Teller

What does the fortune teller ask for to unlock the secrets of eternal prosperity?

• Silver

• A handshake

• A gold coin

• A promise

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What does the fortune teller identify as Jen's part-time job?

• Artist

• Plumber

• Teacher

• Chef

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What is the first card Jen draws?

• Groceries

• Utilities

• Rent

• Car insurance

What does the fortune teller say about budgeting money you don't have?

• It helps in saving more

• It results in budgeting errors

• It leads to financial freedom

• It's a good strategy

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What should part of the account balance be allocated to, according to the fortune teller?

• Savings and one-time payments

• Travel

• Dining out

• Entertainment

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What does budgeting mean according to the fortune teller?

• Feeling guilty for fun purchases

• Feeling confident about purchases

• Spending freely

• Ignoring expenses

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What does the crystal ball warn about?

• A vacation

• A lottery win

• An unforeseen circumstance

• A new job opportunity

What is an important part of the budget that the fortune teller emphasizes?

• Entertainment fund

• Travel fund

• Emergency fund

• Dining out fund

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What does Jen realize about budgeting by the end of the session?

• It's only for big purchases

• It's about spending more

• It's about control and being real about income

• It's unnecessary

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What does the fortune teller predict about future sessions?

• Only one more session

• Ten more sessions

• At least seven to eight more sessions

• No more sessions needed

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