Managing Pocket Money

Managing ​ (a)   is an important ​ (b)   that can help you make better ​ (c)   in the future. Here are ​ (d)   on how to manage your pocket money ​ (e)   .

• pocket money
• life skill
• financial decisions
• some tips
• effectively

Decide how ​ (a)   money you want to ​ (b)   each week or month, and ​ (c)   to it. Make sure you set ​ (d)   some money for ​ (e)   as well.

• much
• spend
• stick
• aside
• saving

Write down ​ (a)   you spend your ​ (b)   on, so you can see ​ (c)   your money is going. This can help you ​ (d)   areas where you can ​ (e)   back.

• everything
• money
• where
• identify
• cut

Decide what is ​ (a)   to you and spend your money ​ (b)   . For example, if you really ​ (c)   going out with your ​ (d)   , you might want to allocate more money for ​ (e)   activities.

• important
• accordingly
• enjoy
• friends
• social

Think ​ (a)   before making a ​ (b)   , especially if it is a ​ (c)   item. Ask yourself if you really ​ (d)   it and if it fits within your ​ (e)   .

• carefully
• purchase
• big-ticket
• need
• budget

Shop ​ (a)   for the best ​ (b)   and look for sales and ​ (c)   . You can also try ​ (d)   second-hand items or ​ (e)   items with friends.

• around
• prices
• discounts
• buying
• swapping

Avoid ​ (a)   money from friends or family, as it can ​ (b)   relationships. If you need to borrow ​ (c)   , consider taking out a small ​ (d)   from a bank or ​ (e)   union.

• borrowing
• strain
• money
• loan
• credit

Remember that good ​ (a)   habits take time to develop. Be ​ (b)   with yourself and keep ​ (c)   on improving your ​ (d)   ​ (e)   skills.

• financial
• patient
• working
• money
• management