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Mission 2 of 16

Earning, Spending & Saving

📋 What it is

Income comes in, expenses go out; saving is income you don't spend.

🗣️ Coach says

The heart of money: some comes IN (earning), some goes OUT (spending), and what's left is SAVING. If spending is more than earning, you run short. Track both and saving becomes possible.

🧠 Memory hook

Income − Expenses = what's left to save. Spend less than you earn to save.

😂 Giggle

What did the dollar bill say to the quarter?
"You're only worth 25% of me — but you still count!"

😲 Whoa!

People who "pay themselves first" — saving a slice before spending — end up saving far more over time.

✅ Quick check: You earn $20 and spend $15. How much can you save?

Say your answer out loud first — then reveal.

🧪 Try it! (2 minutes)

Track one week of your money in and out. Was there anything left to save?

⭐ Do the round to earn your star →
🤸 Brain break: In-out arms: pull hands in ("earn"), push out ("spend"), then hug ("save!").