Teen budgets

Photo by  CORINE KINDALL
Caitlynn Kindall shops bargains in the cosmetics aisle using her binder full of coupons.

Clip, Clip ... Ka-ching!

How would you like to have a free supply of health and beauty items that is large enough to last you for years on end and occasionally even be paid to take it out of the store?

While your average teenager was out swimming, hiking and enjoying other festivities associated with summer, I was working on my summer job -- couponing.

Taking the high price out of prom

Once Layton High School senior Luke Herzog gets his tux, dance tickets and flowers, and takes his date to a nice day date and dinner, he usually shells out $300 to $400 for prom.

And the girls often spend as much on a dress, up-dos, nails, even eyelash extensions or time at a day spa, said Bonneville High School student body president Mackenzie Stevens.

Illustration by EDEN PARKINSON/Bonneville High School/clearing-soma@live.com

Battle of the Budget: Teens' lifestyles demand money management

Gas: $50

Insurance: $75

Cell bill: $45

Dance: $15

Dinner for two: $50

More gas: $50

Bowling for two: $30

Sound familiar?

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