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Explain this expression: A fool and his money are soon parted.

This saying means that a person who isn’t careful with money will lose it quickly.

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Explain this term: ripped off.

Ripped Off (verb) To be ripped off means someone charged you too much money or tricked you so you lost money.

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How much money should you try to save each month when times are good?

Sample Answer: You should try to save about 10% of your money each month if you can.

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Have you ever used a payday lending company to get a loan? Did you notice how high and unfair the interest rates are? Why are these companies so dangerous?

Sample Answer: No, I haven't. They’re dangerous because the interest is very high, and people can get stuck owing more money than they borrowed.

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What is the funnest thing you have done that was free?

Sample Answer: The funnest thing I’ve done for free was going to Laguna Beach with my friends and family.

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What's worse, stealing $10,000 from a bank or lying on your taxes to save $20,000? Why?

Sample Answer: Perhaps lying on taxes is worse because it’s planned and hurts everyone, not just one bank.

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If your good friend became a millionaire, would you feel jealous or happy?

Sample Answer: I would feel happy because real friends want each other to succeed.

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How much do you spend on wedding presents in your culture?

Sample Answer: In America, people usually spend between $50 and $200 on a wedding present, depending on how close they are to the couple.

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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Explain this expression: A day late and a dollar short.

This saying means being too late or not having enough to do something important.

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What do you think the penalty should be for stealing food from the grocery store? Jail? Community service? A fine (paying money)?

Sample Answer: I think the penalty should be community service because some people steal food when they’re hungry, not to do harm.

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Have you ever given a friend or family money as a loan? Did they pay you back? Did it effect your relationship?

Sample Answer: Yes, I lent money to a friend. They didn’t pay me back, and it made things a little uncomfortable between us.

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trap

No points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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fairy

Take points!

baam

Lose 25 points!

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Lose 50 points!

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Win 50 points!

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fairy

Take points!

baam

Lose 25 points!

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Have you ever had a friend ask you to sell things like Amway, Mary Kay, Herbalife, Jaffra or Tupperware? Why are these companies problematic?

Sample Answer: Yes/no. These companies are a problem because most people don’t make money and have to buy too many products.

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