As a student, money always seems to disappear faster than you can earn it. Money is always being spent in different places and on all kinds of things. Money is very important, and we use it in our everyday lives.
A survey was sent out asking about where students of AHS spend their money and how they spend their money. 30% of students who respond make less than $50 a week. 27% of people make $51-$100 a week. 13% of students make $101-$150 a week, and 27% of students make more than $151 a week. Students spend their money on many different things. Some things students mentioned spending their money on are their boyfriend, Kickstart, legos, gas, cattle, or showing supplies, nails, shopping, and many more things. Students were asked if they save money and, if so, how much.
Freshman Journey Seffron likes to buy makeup and eyelashes. Seffron said, “I usually spend my money poorly.” Seffron enjoys going to Walmart and buying random items. She often helps her mom’s friend babysit for some extra cash. “I really enjoy babysitting because not only is it fun, but I get paid for it.”
Kirra Popp, a sophomore, buys clothes, lashes, and makeup. She said, “I’m not good at saving money.” When she gets money for Christmas, birthdays, or holidays, she always spends it right away.
Freshman AK Hartman likes to spend his money on V-Bucks (Fortnite currency), PlayStation games, hats, snacks, and flowers for girls. He said, “I buy a lot of flowers for girls.”
Erik Ramirez is a sophomore who works at Milk Unlimited. He works about eight hours on the weekends, earning $13 per hour. “I usually don’t spend my money on random things. I just paid my phone bill and insurance for my car.” Ramierez also saves his money for his future. The random things he remembers buying over the last six months consist of books and clothes. “I bought ‘The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom’, a book about Sherry Franke.”
While it’s clear students at AHS have different ways to handle their money, one common trend is the struggle to find a balance between spending and saving. Some students like to spend their money on makeup or random items. At the same time, I like to focus on gaming or giving gifts to others. However, there was a slim percentage of students who liked to save their money and focus on more practical purchases. Overall, it’s clear that while some students spend impulsively, others are more mindful of their purchases. Each student’s choices reflect on their interests and priorities, showing how differently they manage their money.
