HANDOUT 5.2A Are You A Good Spender?

HANDOUT 5.2A Are You A Good Spender?

Are you a good spender? Read through the following statements and tick
which ones apply to you and which ones do not.
Y N

  Each time I receive money, I usually put a small amount of cash aside

as savings.

  Each time I receive any money, I usually deposit it into a chequing or

savings account.

  I keep track of the money I receive from all sources.

  I set aside a pre-determined portion of my money for regular weekly

expenses.

  I set aside 10% of the money I receive for savings.

  My money is managed (both spending and savings) according to a

written spending plan or budget.

  My spending is planned in advance and is done with a list.

  I rarely make fewer than two trips a week to the supermarket or store.

  For purchases large and small, I usually do comparison shopping to get

the best

price.

  I don’t eat out more than two times per week.

  I account for all my cash spending by collecting receipts.

  I am saving money towards my tertiary education.

  I have given food/money/donations to a charity in the past month.