Creating a running tally/ definitely new to this

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I currently working on a game, where I need to maintain a running tally of 
money, as the player makes purchases as they navigate thru game.   I not 
exactly sure how to do this in python.  I know it is a fairly basic step, 
nonetheless.  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.  
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