Saving is SMART!

Saving is not only smart, it can be fun too! With careful planning you can get the cool stuff you want, instead of waiting to find out if you’re going to get them on your birthday or holiday. A budget is a good way to keep track of your money. Check this out . . .

Jeff’s Plan

1.  Weekly Income 2. Weekly Expenses
Allowance $5.00  School Supplies $3.00
Money earned walking the dog  $3.00 Baseball Cards  $2.00
Earned money from babysitting brother $10.00 (3) packs of bubble gum $  .75
Money earned from paper route  $10.00  Movie with friends $10.00
    Deposited in the Credit Union $5.00

How much was Jeff’s total weekly income?   

How much was Jeff’s total weekly expense?  

How much money does Jeff have left in cash?  

Jeff wants a new video game. It costs $50.00.

How long will it take Jeff to save for the game?   

Use these awesome calculators to see how easy it is for you to save for the cool stuff you want!


I can save dollars each month. How much will I have at the end of  years?

You will have dollars after years

*This calculator uses an example interest rate of 2.5%


I can save dollars each month. How long will it take till I have saved dollars?

You will take months to save dollars

*This calculator uses an example interest rate of 2.5%

Cool things to do to earn money

Babysitting Walking the dog Paper routes  Collecting pop cans
Rake yards Mow the lawn Wash cars  Garage sale
Weed gardens Pet sitting  Work in parents office Shoveling snow