Youth In Transition Toolkit

(WallPaper) #1

ACTIVITY


In the following exercise, use the chart below to keep track of the things you spend your
money on throughout a single week. Differentiate between luxury and necessary items.
Be sure to write in the price of each item.

MY INCOME FOR THE WEEK:

MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN


NECESSITIES:


LUXURIES:


TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT: MY SAVINGS FOR THE WEEK:


After reviewing the above information, how would you describe your spending habits?

Do you think you need to change some of your spending habits? If so, what might be
some things you could do right away to improve the ways you spend your money? How
could your social worker, foster parent, or staff help you?

My Strategies are:

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