Budgeting

for different Money is needed things.

Money is used to pay bills for things we want and need.

are things we need to live.

Things like food, clothes and a home

Some money is used for emergencies like an accident and big expenses, like cars.

Some money is used for fun.

have a plan forIt is good to spending money.

to use moneyA plan for how is called a budget.

Fun things are wants.

if it costsUse the money you have

under 20 dollars.

Practice with a budget.

bowlingJamie goes every week.

20 dollars fromJamie takes the money he has now.

spendsJamie 12 dollars.

This is a good plan.

go to the moviesKarla likes to once a month.

20 dollars from theKarla takes money she has now.

spendsKarla 20 dollars.

This is a good plan.

the fun thingsPeople talk about they like to do.

money to doPeople need fun things.

People need to for fun things.plan how to spend money

take a trip toTina wants to go to a concert.

costs The trip 60 dollars.

need moneyTina will also for a snack.

how she will payTina is not sure for her trip.

Tina can for her special trip.save money

10 dollars of herTina will also use lunch money.

Is this a good plan?

fun things ifWe can do we have the money.

do not have the money

If we “No, thanks.”

What is this story about?

budgets candy Harry Potter

What did we discuss?

fears wants yes

Where does Jamie go once a week?

Disneyland dancing bowling

What is important to know about this story?

Tina can’t go on her trip

You need to budget your

money

Karla likes to go to the movies

1. What are some things you need to live a safe and healthy life?Explain your answer.

2. What are some things you want to have or do in to have fun?Explain your answer.

3. Are cell phones a need or a want?Explain your answer.

4. Is ice cream a need or want?Explain your answer.

5. Are video games a need or want? Explain your answer.

Think and answer.