Budgeting Basics Ch 2

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Although the majority of Americans think budgeting is important, about _______ of Americans actually use a budget.

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35%

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a budget? Credit score, Saving, Income, Giving

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Credit score

Front

Online budgeting apps are more effective than budgeting with pen and paper.

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False

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What are the Four Walls?

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Food, utilities, shelter, and transportation

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How many categories should you have in your budget?

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No limit; use as many as you need to keep your budget accurate!

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How often should you create a budget?

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Monthly

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If you get married, only one person is responsible for budgeting.

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False

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What does a budget show you?

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How much money you plan to come in and go out during the month

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Detailed categories on your budget will help you make better spending decisions.

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True

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A budget says what will happen with your money, while a cash-flow statement shows what already happened.

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True