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Afford

usgb/əˈfɔːrd/Volume
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Financial Capability

Stress the aspect of having enough resources before making a purchase or commitment.

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Even though it's on sale, I still can't afford that designer jacket.
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Emotional Stress

Implies emotional stress or difficulty when saying what you can't buy or do.

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I'd love to join you on vacation, but I just can't afford it right now.
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Prioritizing Expenses

Helps in discussing budgeting priorities or financial planning.

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We should prioritize our bills; we can't afford a new TV this month.
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