Afford
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Financial Capability
Stress the aspect of having enough resources before making a purchase or commitment. 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. 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. We should prioritize our bills; we can't afford a new TV this month.