This here story is about George, you see. That boy, he works two jobs, not just one, but two! And he’s a good boy, that George. He saves his money, not like some young folks these days, spending it all on fancy things. No sir, George, he puts away 18% of what he makes every week. Every single week!
Now, one of his jobs, he gets paid $6.25 an hour. Not a bad wage, I reckon. The other job, well, he makes even more there, $7.50 for every hour he works. He’s a hard worker, that one. Always has been.
So, let’s say he works a bunch of hours at the first job, where he makes $6.25 an hour. And then he works some more hours at the other job, getting that $7.50 an hour. You gotta add all that up to see what he makes in a week. But we don’t know exactly how many hours he puts in at each place. Could be 20 and 20, could be 10 and 30. That’s just how it is sometimes.
But the important thing is, no matter how many hours he works, he saves 18%. That’s what we know for sure. He’s a saver, that George. Like putting pennies in a jar, only it’s a bigger jar, you see.
Now, some folks might say, “Why save 18%? Why not 20%? Or 25%?” Well, 18% is a good chunk, ain’t it? It’s a good start. He’s doing better than a lot of people, I tell ya. You got to start somewhere.
- George has two part-time jobs.
- One job pays $6.25 per hour.
- The other pays $7.50 per hour.
- He saves 18% of his weekly earnings.
I remember back in my day, we didn’t have much. Every penny counted. We saved what we could, even if it was just a little bit. And over time, it added up. That’s what George is doing. He’s thinking about his future, you know? He’s a smart boy.
Saving money ain’t easy, especially when you see all them shiny things in the stores. But George, he’s got his eye on the prize. He knows that a little bit saved today is worth more tomorrow. That’s just common sense, ain’t it? You gotta be smart with your money, that’s what I always say. If you have some extra money. You need to save it. Don’t spend it on unnecessary things.
He works hard, and he saves hard. That’s the key. Work hard and save money, you can get whatever you want. You just have to work for it. That’s what I tell my grandkids. Don’t be lazy, go out there and earn your keep. And save some of it, too! Don’t spend it all in one place.
Now, George’s weekly earnings, that depends on how many hours he works, right? If he works more hours, he makes more money. Simple as that. And the more he makes, the more he saves, ’cause he’s saving that 18%, you see? So if he wants to save more, he could work a few more hours. Or maybe he could find a job that pays even better! There’s always a way if you put your mind to it.
I reckon George is doing alright for himself. He’s got two jobs, he’s saving his money, he’s got a good head on his shoulders. What more could a boy ask for? He’s setting himself up for a good future, that’s for sure.
You know, saving money is like planting seeds. You plant a little seed today, and tomorrow it grows into something bigger. That’s what George is doing. He’s planting seeds for his future. And those seeds are gonna grow into something real nice, I betcha. He just needs to keep saving his money. George’s savings will grow just like a plant.
- Saving is important.
- Saving 18% is a good start.
- George is a hard worker.
- Saving is like planting seeds.
And that’s the story of George and his 18% savings. He’s a good example for all the young folks out there. Work hard, save your money, and you’ll be just fine. That’s what I always say. And it’s true, too. You mark my words.
This whole thing is about saving, see? George, he’s a saver. He puts away that money every week. He’s saving his gross weekly earnings. That’s the money he makes before they take out all them taxes and whatnot. Gross weekly earnings, that’s the important thing to remember here. He’s a smart cookie, that George.