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What percentage of income should be allocated to needs?
What percentage of income should be allocated to needs?
What is the first step to accurately record cash flow?
What is the first step to accurately record cash flow?
How much of the savings fund should be allocated for protection?
How much of the savings fund should be allocated for protection?
When can one proceed to the investment step?
When can one proceed to the investment step?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the primary needs category?
Which of the following is NOT included in the primary needs category?
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Study Notes
Managing Finances: A 3-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cash Flow
- Accurately record cash flow by allocating expenses based on percentages.
- Needs: 50% of income
- Wishes: 30% of income
- Savings: 20% of income
- Needs cover primary necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. Needs should not exceed 50% of income.
- Wishes cover wants and desires; if not used, funds can be allocated to savings. Wishes should not exceed 30% of income.
- Savings are set aside before allocating funds for needs and wishes. Savings are used in the next step.
Step 2: Protection
- Allocate funds for protection from 20% of savings.
- Protection fund should accumulate to 6x one's salary before moving to the next step.
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Different kinds of protection:
- Insurance fund (health and life insurance)
- Emergency fund (at least 3x monthly income)
Step 3: Investment
- After protection fund is built, allocate funds for investment.
- Investment options for smaller incomes include:
- Investing in activities that generate income
- Investing in financial instruments.
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This quiz guides you through the essential steps of managing your finances effectively. You will learn how to allocate your income for needs, wishes, and savings, as well as the importance of protection and investment. Test your understanding of these vital financial concepts and enhance your money management skills!
