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Hey, Thrifty! Can I borrow $100 to buy a totally cool electric race track?
Well, yeah, but the race track costs $130! Grandma sent me $30.
Sigh… it’s not working. I’ve been patient for 60 seconds and I still need $100!
If you are patient and save your money , you can get that race track.
Didn’t your grandma just send you money for Christmas?
Standards Link: Economics: Students understand basic economic principles.
Watch how Fritter saves money and reaches his goal. Then use the blank spaces to make a plan to save for one of your goals!
How much money do you need to buy the thing you want? That’s your savings goal . For extra inspiration, tape a picture of the thing you want to buy in a place where you’ll see it everyday. Fritter wants: Cost: You want: Cost:
Write down everything you spend money on. After a week or so, add up what you
spent. Is there anything you could do without? How much would that save you? How much money did Fritter spend this week?
What things would you suggest Fritter do without to save for the race track?
How much money would he save by not buying those things?
Work with a parent to add up the value of the coins on this page!
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