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Bite of Reality Reflection

Describe the persona you were given -- occupation, kids, etc.

For my occupation I was a mechanic and my husband was an architect and I had a 2 month old
baby.

How successful were you with budgeting your money? Explain.

I was pretty successful with budgeting my money because by the end of the day I still had $500
in my bank account. I went to almost all of the booths except for the entertainment one.

Did you need to go back and adjust any of your purchases along the way? Explain.

Once I realized I had a lot of money left in my account I went back and bought more things I
thought were more essential like food.

What surprised/interested/worried/confused you about how you managed your personal

finances?

I was worried when I had to make big purchases like buying a house or a car for my spouse and I
because I wasn't sure if I would have money for more important things.

What is one takeaway -- a useful or important bit of information -- that you have gathered from
participating in this experience?

It's important to spend your money wisely and try to focus on getting the important things first
then considering the extras.
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How might this experience affect your future choices with personal finance?

I will think back on this experience and remind myself to be smart with my money and not spend
it all on one thing.