Spending attitudes

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Activity Decide what type of spending attitude Sam, Luke and Rose each have.

Spending attitudes

Spending attitudes

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Sam's attitude to spending is:

thoughtless

thoughtful

Spending attitudes

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Bartering

Luke's attitude to spending is:

Not sensible

Sensible

Spending attitudes

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Bartering

Rose's attitude to spending is:

Not sensible

Sensible

Bartering

Now that you've seen Sam, Luke, and Rose's approaches to money, think about your own spending habits. Which character do you relate to most?Sam: Often asks for money, sees wants as needsLuke: Spends quickly, always looking for moreRose: Budgets carefully, saves for important purchasesRemember, developing good money habits now can set you up for financial success in the future!

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Rose demonstrates a sensible attitude, making cost-effective choices (like buying a meal deal) and saving up for a significant purchase (a laptop).

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Sam's not really thinking about money thoughtfully. Here's why:

• She forgot her mum gave her money last week.
• She's calling new makeup an "emergency".
• She doesn't seem to save any money for things she wants.
• She's not considering that her mum has important things to pay for too, like bills and food.

If Sam wants to get better with money, she could:

• Keep track of when she gets money and how she spends it.
• Save up for things she wants instead of always asking for more.
• Think about what she really needs vs what she just wants.
• Remember that her mum can't always give her extra cash.

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Luke's attitude to spending isn't sensible:

• Rapid spending: He's used up his entire allowance very quickly.
• Frequent requests: Instead of managing his current funds, he's asking his dad for more money.
• Advance withdrawals: He's trying to get his birthday money early.

These behaviours suggest Luke hasn't developed effective money management skills yet. To improve his financial habits, Luke could consider:

• Pacing his spending: Try to make his allowance last for its intended period.
• Budgeting: Plan how to use his money over the coming weeks.
• Saving: Set aside a portion of his allowance for future purchases or activities.
• Patience: Wait for scheduled income like birthday money instead of asking for advances.

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Luke's attitude to spending isn't sensible:

• Rapid spending: He's used up his entire allowance very quickly.
• Frequent requests: Instead of managing his current funds, he's asking his dad for more money.
• Advance withdrawals: He's trying to get his birthday money early.

These behaviours suggest Luke hasn't developed effective money management skills yet. To improve his financial habits, Luke could consider:

• Pacing his spending: Try to make his allowance last for its intended period.
• Budgeting: Plan how to use his money over the coming weeks.
• Saving: Set aside a portion of his allowance for future purchases or activities.
• Patience: Wait for scheduled income like birthday money instead of asking for advances.

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Rose demonstrates a sensible attitude, making cost-effective choices (like buying a meal deal) and saving up for a significant purchase (a laptop).

That's correct!

Sam's not really thinking about money thoughtfully. Here's why:

• She forgot her mum gave her money last week.
• She's calling new makeup an "emergency".
• She doesn't seem to save any money for things she wants.
• She's not considering that her mum has important things to pay for too, like bills and food.

If Sam wants to get better with money, she could:

• Keep track of when she gets money and how she spends it.
• Save up for things she wants instead of always asking for more.
• Think about what she really needs vs what she just wants.
• Remember that her mum can't always give her extra cash.