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1. Randy was on the right track with his budget plans. What basic guidelines did he follow?



2. What are the major things you should know about a budget?



3. What should Alex know about his paycheck? What are "payroll deductions"?



4. Figure out how much you would "take home" after taxes, if you were making:

   $12.00 an hour
   $ 8.00 an hour
   $ 6.00 an hour

5. How much could Christina save in a week if she only used 4 gallons of hairspray?



6. Discuss when young people should start learning about finances. When should you start learning about money? Who should teach you?