In High School, Dagny Never Had to Worry About Money

Multiple Choice

In high school, Dagny never had to worry about money because she had a healthy allowance and her parents paid for all of her major expenses. Now that she is in college, her parents have told her that they will no longer be paying her way. She was able to procure financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, and she got a part-time job. In order to have enough to pay her monthly bills and cover her other expenses, she will have to create a budget. When creating her budget, Dagny should

A) save money by eating out and getting fast food.
B) prioritize her wants over her needs.
C) figure out how much money she has coming in each month.
D) underestimate variable expenses.