Green, Gold, and Silver

People work to earn money. They earn money to spend on the things that they need. People spend money on a place to live. They spend money for food and clothes, transportation, doctors, haircuts, movies, and many other things. People earn money at their jobs. They spend it on the goods and services they need.

People also save money. It is important that people save some money. What if they can’t work or earn money for awhile? They also need to save for emergencies. And there are special needs, such as a house or a college education. There are lots of ways to save money. One way is to spend less. People can also save money by buying fewer things. They can also try to find the lowest price.