Viva Kids World There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Level of knowledge: master
A Valuable Discovery
The Viva Kids still need 80 francs for their tree house. They need money to buy building materials. It's great that the Viva Kids can help Mr. Cash clear out his old garage and sell a few things at the flea market. They can earn a bit of extra cash that way. But then, things don't go according to plan.
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Level of knowledge: professional
A Big Plus
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Just like the Viva Kids gang, you can sell second-hand things like toys at the flea market to earn money. If they are in good condition, then other people can use them. They are willing to pay for it. Have you ever sold some of your old things?
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There are a lot of tasks that grown-ups can use help with. You can earn a little extra by doing small chores. How about washing someone's car or doing yard work? Ask your parents (or neighbors) if you can help.
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You can also earn money by making things yourself. Crafting, baking, painting, sewing, weaving, cooking, crocheting... What are you particularly good at? You can sell your homemade artwork from your own vendor's tray...
Make Your Own Vendor's Tray...
...and earn your own money! You'll need a flat box, paint, wrapping paper or cloth, a ribbon or strap, and nails to get started!
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Level of knowledge: expert
Did You Know...
There are products that are not made with expensive materials but still have a high value – such as very old cars called classic cars, or a picture by a famous artist. There are people who would really like to have these kinds of products and are prepared to pay lots of money for them. The high price for things like this is called a collector's price.
Why Does a Mobile Phone Only Cost One Franc?
The phone may only cost one franc in the beginning, but people have to buy a rather expensive subscription in order to use it. You commit to paying a monthly fee for a certain period of time. That means you pay for the phone a little bit at a time. All in all, this usually costs more than you would normally pay for the mobile phone.
Price Experts Know the Answers
1. There's income and spending. And you can distinguish between regular and irregular income and spending.
2. You can only save if you spend less money than you earn.
3. There are various ways to increase the amount of money you have coming in.
4. Even when you want to buy something, you can check your spending and compare prices.
5. You always have an overview of your money with the spending plan.
Laura
Laura is a curious nine-year-old girl and the leader of the Viva Kids. It's important to her that the Viva Kids always stick together. That's why she's made medals for everyone in the Viva Kids gang – so everyone knows they're part of the gang.
Also, Laura is always coming up with great ideas. She wants to know everything. For example, she recently found a mysterious little red book. She wanted to know exactly what it was all about. And of course, the Viva Kids found out the secret.
Even when something goes wrong, Laura doesn't get discouraged, because she loves an adventure.
Your spending plan
It is important to know how much money you get and spend every month, so that you can keep track of your money. Your spending plan will tell you:
1. how much money you have every month,
2. what you're spending money on, and
3. whether you have money left over that you can save.
Print the plan out and enter the money you get and the money you spend. It's a great idea to fill out the plan together with your parents.
