How Do You Afford Expensive Stuff (Teens)?
• First of all, open your eyes. Watch and observe. What is everyone else carrying? • Make a list of the ESSENTIAL things you need. • Look around your house for a small glass jar or other clear, sturdy container. Smaller usually works better. At the end of the day, empty all of your change into this jar. Meantime, go to the bank and request a few “penny pack.” This are paper packs that you can roll up change into and exchange for bills. Get some in every denomination to have on hand. Once your change jar gets full, empty it out and see how many packs you can make. Any excess change should go back into the jar. Take your packs back to the bank and exchange them. You may suddenly have 10-15 dollars you didn’t realize you had in the first place. • If you are old enough for a job, then get one. If not, then put up a few posters in the local coffee shop, library, school, and Mom and Pop restaurants advertising babysitting services. Plan on $5 bucks an hour, more if there are more than one ki
