EmailMe Form - JCSU Gold Chasers: Assignment 3

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Question 1: Track Your Spending

For the next 7 days, write down everything that you spend money on. *

Item Purchased	Amount Spent	Need or Want?

Reflection Question: Were you surprised by any of your spending habits? Explain in 2-3 sentences: *

Question 2: Create a Simple Spending Plan

Imagine you receive $500 per month from a job, allowance, financial aid refund, or other income source. Using the Spending Plan concept discussed in class, allocate your money among the categories below: *

	Amount
Needs (housing, food, transportation, phone, etc.)
Wants (entertainment, eating out, shopping, etc.)
Savings/Investments

Why is it important to pay yourself first by saving money before spending on wants? *

Question 3: Your Future Self Challenge

Identify one financial goal you would like to accomplish within the next 12 months.

Examples:
-Emergency fund
-Spring break trip
-New laptop
-Car down payment
-Starting an investment account

Define your 1) Goal 2) Estimated Cost and 3) Deadline below: *