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The Year-End Surprise

In today's quote, Ernest Haskins, known for his sharp humour, shares a relatable thought about end-of-year savings.

Save a little money each month and, at the end of the year, ficará surpreendido com o pouco que tem.you'll be surprised at how little you have.

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um de todos os e, no final do ano, o pouco que tem.

Save a little money each month and, at the end of the year, you'll be surprised at how little you have.

Today's vocabulary

💰 Poupar: To save⏳ Um pouco: A little, a bit💸 Dinheiro [masc. noun]: Money 📅 Mês [masc. noun]: Month😲 Ficar surpreendido com: To be surprised at

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