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Oh, Thrifty! Just LOOK at all the sparkly lights and cool stu they have in this store!
Okay, but can you carry the budget? My arms are full!
Fritter, we’re NOT going to go totally crazy shopping for birthday gifts! We need to…
Fritter, you really need a BUDGET!
WAHOOOO!!! I’m gonna get THIS, and THAT, and THOSE, and THESE, and…
A budget is a plan that helps you spend only the amount of money you can a ord to spend!
Look at the things Thrifty and Fritter would like to buy for Fi ’s birthday. They have $50 budgeted for their birthday shopping. Make a list of the things they could buy on their budget without overspending.
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DO THE MATH: How much does Thrifty have left over each week?
Talk with a parent about how they budget their money for groceries, clothing, and other household expenses. How do they stay on budget each week? How do they budget for unexpected expenses like car repairs?
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