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Needs vs Wants Intro

Tell the difference between things you need and things you want.

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Lessons in this module

50 min module estimate
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What is a need?

Learn the definition of a need and practise identifying true needs in daily life.

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What is a want?

Learn the definition of a want and see how wants are different from needs — even when they feel urgent.

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Why the difference matters

See why sorting spending into needs and wants helps families make better financial decisions.

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Sorting your shopping list

Practise sorting a real shopping list into needs and wants before any money is spent.

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When a want feels like a need

Discover the tricks your brain uses to make wants feel like needs — and how to catch them.

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