Budgeting

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How do wages and salary differ?

Back

Salary describes what you earn on an annual basis.

Front

Which of the following are TRUE about gross income and net income? They are the same thing, Gross income is the total amount earned AFTER deductions, Gross income is the total amount earned BEFORE deductions, Net income is the total amount earned BEFORE deductions

Back

Gross income is the total amount earned BEFORE deductions.

Front

Which of the following may NOT always appear on your paycheck stub? Gross Pay, Net Pay, Your Role/Title, Local Tax

Back

Your Role/Title

Front

Which of the following might you pay WHEN you sign your lease? Finder's fee, Application fee, Security deposit, Renter's insurance

Back

Security deposit

Front

According to a rule of thumb, rent shouldn't take up more than ___ % of your take-home pay.

Back

25-30%

Front

Which of the following is a step you can take to mitigate the risk of buying a used car?
Options:
Get a vehicle history report,
Have a mechanic inspect the car after you buy it,
Skip the test drive; you have time after you buy it to drive,
Buy a more expensive vehicle to ensure quality

Back

Get a vehicle history report

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cost of owning a car? License and Registration fees, Gasoline, Utilities, Insurance

Back

Utilities

Front

Which of the following reasons would explain why Justin has decided not to own a car?
He doesn't have access to public transportation
The walking score in his city is high
Driving would reduce the time it takes to get to work by 30 minutes
There are numerous car dealerships in his area

Back

The walking score in his city is high

Front

About how much of your income should go towards transportation?

Back

15-20%.

Front

Which of the following is TRUE about unit pricing?
Unit prices can help you compare the prices of similar items,
Unit price labels are universal throughout the country,
It's easy to compare quantities on a unit price label,
All states require unit price labels

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Unit prices can help you compare the prices of similar items