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Managing In Tough Times
“Bits & Tips”
Youth: Fast Food Costs
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Fast-Paced Society
• Age of “Soccer Moms”; it can be too easy to make a habit of grabbing food to go.
• Children are watching the choices their parents make.
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Financial Tidbits: Fast Food Restaurants
• An average meal at a fast food restaurant costs around $6. Try limiting the drive-thru to no more than once a week to save money and calories!
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Financial Tidbits: Coffee Shops• Students like to study
at coffee shops. Instead of spending $4 on specialty coffees, suggest creating a study group at a local library or at home.
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Financial Tidbits: Concession Stands
• Buying food at concession stands can be unhealthy and pricey. Encourage your child to save the cash and keep healthy snacks in his or her backpack.
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Financial Tidbits: Vending Machines
• Vending machines at schools may seem to be an easy afterschool snack with students.
• Instead, pack a snack and save $$$!
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Financial Tidbits: Value-size Meals
• Value-sizing a combo adds unneeded calories and fat and can add $1 to $3 per meal.