I can't buy a new TV because I want to ___ my money for vacation.

• A. Save
• B. Spend
• C. Borrow
• D. Invest

Answer: (A)

Budgeting and prioritizing a future goal means setting aside money now instead of spending it right away. In the sentence, the speaker chooses to hold back money so there will be enough for a vacation later, which is exactly what saving describes. Saving preserves funds and reduces immediate purchases to reach a planned goal. Spelling out the alternatives helps see why this fits best: spending would use the money now, borrowing would involve debt, and investing could grow money but isn’t the most direct, reliable way to have cash on hand for a near-term trip. So saving is the natural fit.