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What is a budget?
What is a budget?
- A summary of financial outcomes
- A plan for spending your money over a period of time (correct)
- A system for tracking investments
- A method for saving
What is a variable expense?
What is a variable expense?
Expense that varies in dollar amount from month to month, but that you can expect to have every month.
What is income?
What is income?
Earnings received from work or through investment.
What is an investment?
What is an investment?
What is personal finance?
What is personal finance?
What is debt?
What is debt?
What is a zero-based budget?
What is a zero-based budget?
What is a cash-flow statement?
What is a cash-flow statement?
What is an intermittent expense?
What is an intermittent expense?
What is net income?
What is net income?
What is revenue?
What is revenue?
What is gross income?
What is gross income?
What are deductions?
What are deductions?
What is irregular income?
What is irregular income?
In what three ways does money flow out?
In what three ways does money flow out?
What is a fixed expense?
What is a fixed expense?
What is a discretionary expense?
What is a discretionary expense?
Match the following expenses with their categories:
Match the following expenses with their categories:
What is a commission?
What is a commission?
What is the importance of a budget?
What is the importance of a budget?
What is withholding?
What is withholding?
What is the envelope system?
What is the envelope system?
Study Notes
Budgeting Concepts
- A budget is a financial plan detailing how money will be spent over a specific period.
- Variable expenses fluctuate monthly but are recurring costs.
- Income refers to earnings from work or investments, crucial for budgeting.
- Debt represents money owed to others, affecting financial stability.
Financial Management Tools
- An investment involves allocating resources to gain future benefits.
- Personal finance encompasses all financial decisions made by individuals or families.
- A zero-based budget means income minus giving, saving, and spending equals zero.
- A cash-flow statement provides a summary of income and expenses over time.
Expense Types
- Intermittent expenses occur sporadically, like car repairs or vacations.
- Fixed expenses remain constant each month, ensuring predictability in budgeting.
- Discretionary expenses are non-essential expenditures for non-necessary items.
Income Fundamentals
- Net income is what one earns after taxes and deductions from gross income.
- Gross income is the total earnings before deductions.
- Deductions refer to amounts subtracted from paychecks for taxes or benefits.
Income Types
- Irregular income includes money from gifts, odd jobs, or unexpected sources.
- Revenue is income generated from business operations, including returns and discounts.
Financial Flow
- Money flows out through giving, saving, and spending.
- The Four Walls of expenses include shelter, transportation, utilities, and food.
Budgeting Strategies
- The envelope system helps in tracking budget categories by using cash stored in envelopes.
- Commission is earnings based on a percentage of sales, impacting total income.
- A well-planned budget is key to achieving financial success and maintaining control over finances.
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Description
This quiz covers essential budgeting concepts, including types of expenses, financial management tools, and the importance of income. Test your understanding of how to effectively plan your finances and manage different aspects of personal finance. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy.