Expressions
fatten your wallet:
have more money
set aside:
save
keep track of:
monitor
adds up:
totals more than you think
on a whim:
impulsively
be in a pinch:
to be in trouble
Must or Must Not &
Have To or Don't Have To
Read the paragraph and circle the correct word in parenthesis ().
Do you wish you could save a little more money and spend a little less? You (must not/don’t have to) be a genius to save money, but here are some tips you can use that will fatten your wallet. Experts agree that you (must not/don’t have to) use your credit card. You (must/must not) learn to cook. Going out to eat every night is expensive. You (must not/don’t have to) stop eating out completely, but you (must not/don’t have to) use your credit card to eat out. You (must not/don’t have to) drive your car everywhere. Walking is good exercise and it saves money! You (must not/don’t have to) set aside a lot of money, but you (must not/have to) save some. Even a little bit of money is better than nothing in your savings account. Finally, another thing you (must not/must) do is keep track of your spending. Five dollars a day for coffee adds up. Although you (must not/don’t have to), it is recommended that you shop for sales, use coupons, and don’t buy products on a whim. You (must not/don’t have to) be in a pinch for cash forever!