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Chapter 5 - Spending Wisely

Choose Purchases and Still Save

Pick what to buy while keeping enough money for a savings target.

5-8 min
Free lesson

What you'll learn

  • Compare costs
  • Notice tradeoffs
  • Keep a savings target in mind

When money is limited, choosing one thing can mean waiting on another. That is called a tradeoff.

Small purchases add up

A few small choices can use more money than expected.

Interactive exercise

Pretend spending plan

You have $25 and want to save at least $10. Choose purchases carefully.

Starting money

$25

Spent

$0

Remaining

$25

Nice planning. You still reached the savings target.

Lesson Progress

Finish the activity to complete this lesson.

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