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Money Basics & Smart Saving

SheelonPersonal FinanceSocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Needs versus wants, saving versus spending, and what a bank actually does with your money. First steps in financial literacy for young students.

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    What is a budget?Tap an answer

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  1. A debit card spends money you already have in your bank account.True / False
  2. Which of these is a NEED rather than a want?Multiple Choice
  3. What do we call the money a person earns from their job? (one word)Type Answer
  4. You buy a snack for 8 dollars and pay with a 10 dollar bill. How much change do you get?Multiple Choice
  5. Saving a small amount regularly can grow into a large amount over time.True / False
  6. What do we call the money citizens pay to the government to fund schools and roads?Multiple Choice
  7. What does a bank do with much of the money people deposit?Multiple Choice
  8. What is the habit of putting money aside for later called? (one word)Type Answer
  9. Which is the smartest FIRST step before buying something expensive?Multiple Choice

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