APPLY WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED

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Now that you have read and discussed this chapter, consider how you can apply what you have learned to your academic life and your personal life. The following prompts will help you reflect on chapter material and its relevance to you both now and in the future.

  1. Sometimes it’s hard to plan for the future. Describe two ways that you can save money each week, such as using public transportation to reduce the expense of owning a car.
  1. Money is a difficult subject to talk about, and sometimes it seems easier not to worry about it. Ask yourself hard questions. Do you spend money without much thought? Do you have a lot of debt? Describe your ideal financial picture.