| 2011 | Obama | Democrat |
| Beliefs and practices that are very important to you | |
| Something that you aim for (think soccer) | |
| Measurement of the money you receive and the money you spend | |
| A major decision leading to several smaller ones | |
| Process of setting goals, developing a plan to achieve them, and putting that plan into action | |
| Save $10 a week for the next 6 months to buy a dress for prom | |
| Save $25 by the 10th of next month to buy mom a birthday gift | |
| Save $2,000 from a summer job for the next 3 years for down payment on a car | |
| Save $35 in the next two weeks to buy a hat | |
| Save $80,000 over the next 5 years to put a down payment on a house | |