It’s very easy to waste money-even small buying like school things and snacks quickly add up. This not only makes it harder to save up for the things you really want, but also means you might run out of money. 1 Working out what you need can surely help you.
What do you need?
People often mistake things that they need for things that they want. For example, you need a pair of shoes, but that doesn’t mean you need to buy a pair in the latest fashions (时尚).
What do you want?
Wants are things that would be nice to have, but that you can live without. 2 As a child you might want a new bike, but when you get a bit older you’re more likely to want a phone, new clothes, or even a car.
Mindful spending
It’s important to try “mindful spending”. This means thinking carefully about whether you really need something right now, or whether it would be better to wait or save the money instead.
3 This helps you get into a good habit of spending. You will make it much easier to manage your money when you’re grown up.
A. Can you find the differences?B. Stop and think before you spend.
C. Your wants will change as time passes.
D. That’s why you need to manage your money.
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