Money makes the world go around, yet the best thing in life is free. A penny saved ls a Penny earned, but you get what you pay for. Do you have your own ideas about spending money wisely? If no, now it's a great time to learn how to spend it. Follow the steps below when you are considering buying something you want.
How much do you really want?
Seeing a $25 gum ball (口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it at first. But after thinking about it, he thought that it would be exciting for only a day or two." "Besides, it's impossible for me to chew that much gum," he said wisely.
Do you still want it a week later?
If the thing passes the "really-want-it" test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire (欲望) is. This method works for grown-ups too!
How will you pay for it?
After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship, but it cost $50. He had $23 in his pocket and he got $1.5 a week from his parents. It would take Ben 18 weeks to save enough money to get the ship.
Are there ways to earn money?
Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at $2 each. So he got $10 for himself.
Can you get it cheaper?
After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for ways to buy it at lower prices: search for what you want on the Internet or in shops and flea markets (跳蚤市场). Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.
If these suggestions work well, you can save a lot of money. You will be a really smart shopper.
