Spend or save?
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Look into the choices Abby and Malek make when spending or saving money, and how these decisions can impact their feelings and emotions.
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This resource is part of our Beginning budgets learning plan
Learning how to budget effectively is important for saving, making smart spending choices and tracking money. Explore the crucial first steps into budgeting.
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