Do You Need It?
A need is something you cannot live without. A want is something that makes you feel good. Knowing the difference can help you be money-smart.
Food
NEEDS
Food is something people need each day. Some kids buy school lunch. Adults buy groceries
groceries
ANDERSEN ROSS—GETTY IMAGES
food bought at a store
(noun)
I helped my mom carry the groceries inside.
. Food gives us energy.
WANTS Snacks and treats are yummy to eat. But people do not need them every day. Money should be spent on these only once in a while.
Travel
NEEDS
Everyone needs a way to get from place to place. Kids get rides to school. Adults travel to work. Travel costs money. But travel to school and work is necessary
necessary
KLAUS VEDFELT—GETTY IMAGES
needed in order to do something
(adjective)
The ladder was necessary for changing the lighbulb.
.
WANTS Travel for fun is called a vacation. People might fly on a plane. They could stay in a hotel. Trips are special. But they are not always needed.
Clothes
NEEDS
People get dressed every day. They need clothes to wear. T-shirts and pants are necessary. Shoes are too. Some kids need school uniforms
uniform
ARIEL SKELLEY—GETTY IMAGES
clothing worn by people who do a certain type of job
(noun)
Our baseball team wore blue uniforms.
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WANTS It is nice to have a lot of clothes to choose from. But you do not need too many. Try to mix and match what you have instead of buying new things.
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