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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Donations (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effective money management involve according to the text?

<p>Organizing personal financial records (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Set financial goals (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of fixed expenses mentioned in the text?

<p>Student loans, rent, and car payments (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

How is discretionary income defined according to the text?

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

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

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

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