personal finance

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What is a balanced budget?

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A balanced budget is when income is equal to or greater than expenses.

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True or False: A balanced budget is when expenses are greater than income.

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False

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What is a mortgage used for?

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A mortgage is used for buying land or premises.

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True or False: A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.

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True

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What does 'repossess' mean?

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To take back possession of something.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is personal finance?

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Personal finance refers to the management of individual or household financial activities, including budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for future expenses.

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What is the purpose of a budget?

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The purpose of a budget is to plan and control spending, ensuring that expenses do not exceed income.

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What is the difference between fixed and variable expenses?

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Fixed expenses remain constant each month (e.g., rent), while variable expenses can fluctuate (e.g., groceries).

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What is an emergency fund?

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An emergency fund is savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies.

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What is interest?

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Interest is the cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3