Leo loved Saturdays! Not just because school was out, but because Saturday was allowance day. Every week, Leo’s grown-up, Elara, would give them a small pile of shiny coins and crisp bills.
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Leo would count the money carefully. 'Wow!' they'd exclaim. 'So many possibilities!' Their mind would race with all the toys, candies, and games they could buy.
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Sometimes, Leo would spend it all right away on the first shiny thing they saw. A bouncy ball here, a sugary treat there. But then, when a friend invited them for ice cream, Leo would sadly shake their head. 'I don't have any money left!'
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One Saturday, Elara noticed Leo's frown. 'Having trouble with your money, little one?' Elara asked kindly. 'It disappears so fast!' Leo sighed. 'I wish I knew how to make it last.'
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Elara smiled. 'I can help with that! We can make a plan for your money. It's called budgeting!' Elara brought out three jars, each with a label: 'SAVE,' 'SPEND,' and 'SHARE.'
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'Every time you get your allowance,' Elara explained, 'we'll put some money into each jar. The 'SPEND' jar is for things you want right now. The 'SAVE' jar is for big things you want later. And the 'SHARE' jar is for helping others or giving to a good cause.'
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Leo thought about it. It made sense! The next Saturday, they carefully divided their allowance. A little for a new comic book, some for a toy they really wanted, and a small amount for the local animal shelter.
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Weeks went by. Leo still bought fun things from the 'SPEND' jar, but they always had enough for an ice cream with friends. And the 'SAVE' jar grew bigger and bigger!
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Finally, the day came! Leo had saved enough for the super-duper art kit they had been dreaming of. It felt even better than getting it right away, because they had worked for it!
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And with the 'SHARE' money, Leo helped Elara buy blankets for the animal shelter. Leo learned that managing money wasn't just about buying things; it was about making smart choices, reaching goals, and even helping others. And that felt truly rich!
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