Variable Expenses Calculation Quiz
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What should be done with all surplus money according to the text?

  • Donate to charity
  • Ignore it
  • Add to savings (correct)
  • Spend on entertainment
  • Which system does the text recommend for managing expenses?

  • Digital payment system
  • Credit card system
  • No system needed
  • Cash envelope system (correct)
  • What must the budget ultimately achieve?

  • Maximize spending
  • Ignore budgeting completely
  • Balance income and expenses (correct)
  • Increase monthly deficits
  • What does the text suggest about planning a budget?

    <p>Estimates should be based on data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a category for expenses in the text?

    <p>Donations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a budget according to the text?

    <p>To track where money goes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not part of the Seven Keys to Effective Budgeting mentioned in the text?

    <p>Investing in stocks and bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective money management involve according to the text?

    <p>Organizing personal financial records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in creating a budget as per the text?

    <p>Develop a clear, accurate plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In budget terms, what does 'expenses' refer to according to the text?

    <p>Money spent on any purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about budgeting is true based on the text?

    <p>&quot;Effective money management&quot; means planning how to spend the most money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in budgeting according to the text?

    <p>Set financial goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of income should be included when estimating income according to the text?

    <p>Income received on a regular basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your income is unpredictable when estimating it according to the text?

    <p>Estimate down a little what you will receive next month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of fixed expenses mentioned in the text?

    <p>Student loans, rent, and car payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long should long-term financial goals typically extend according to the text?

    <p>1-5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to adjust financial goals as necessary according to the text?

    <p>To ensure they remain practical and achievable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the FIRST step in creating and maintaining a budget according to the text?

    <p>Create and maintain an Emergency Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much should an Emergency Fund initially be according to the text?

    <p>$500 - $1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if money from the Emergency Fund is used in an emergency according to the text?

    <p>Re-supply the fund in the next month as a priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a surplus in a budget indicate according to the text?

    <p>Positive cash flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is discretionary income defined according to the text?

    <p>Leftover money after paying for essentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a budget be reviewed and evaluated according to the text?

    <p>Monthly basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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