Money Spending Quiz - Office of Financial Empowerment

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	Keisha has a budget of $1,000 to buy a laptop computer for college. She goes to the mall and sees a laptop that would be perfect for taking notes in class, working on school projects, plus it has a Webcam for her to video chat with her family and friends. It's on sale for $950 (taxes included) and there are plenty on the shelf. What should Keisha do? a. Buy the laptop at the store now. b. Go to other stores to check their prices. Answer = b. Go to other stores to check their prices If Keisha buys the laptop at the first store, she'll have $50 of her budget remaining. However, if she goes to another store, she may save even more. When shopping, it is best to compare prices and offers at more than one store. This will allow you to get the best deal.