When it comes to handling money what’s your approach?

Do you invest it all into your future, or treat yourself to a shopping spree every weekend?

“I usually give the money I have to the people I trust so I don’t go around spending my money on food, clothes, or something that I really don’t need,” said sophomore Caleb Reed.

Many students buy breakfast from fast food places such as McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and other restaurants that are nearby.

While having a satisfying breakfast every morning seems great, it is also important to think about how spending that money is going to affect your future.

“Starbucks and it’s probably hurting me because my drink is really expensive and that adds up,” said junior Brooke Harden.

Shannon Scibek teaches the Dollars and Sense class, and said that she spent money on very frivolous things as a teenager.

Now she understands and teaches the importance of saving.

“One of the most important things to know is that it can disappear as quickly as it can appear. So always be frugal, be thinking about what you could be saving it for,” said Mrs. Scibek.

Many people assume teenagers don’t know how to spend their money, but there are some teenagers who do.

“Knowing the consequences of spending your money on a certain item making sure it’s a proper investment. You have to make sure it benefits you in the future and not just at that time,” said Reed.

Money management will be an important part of your life for a long time, so make sure to think before you spend.