Budgeting

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How does an hourly rate/wages differ from salary?

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Salary describes what you earn on an annual basis.

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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

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Gross income is the total amount earned BEFORE deductions

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

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Your Role/Title

Front

Jenna wants to decrease the amount of $ she spends on food. Which of the following would help?
- Decide what she will make for dinner that same day
- Go to the grocery store with a list
- Go to the store whenever she needs 1-2 items
- Eat at fast food restaurants multiple times a week

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Go to the grocery store with a list

Front

In "pay yourself first" budgeting, what's typically the first action after getting paid?

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Transfer money to your savings account

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What is a "fixed expense" in a budget?

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An expense that stays the same each month

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Which budgeting approach is most likely to help someone who tends to overspend on impulse purchases? Options: Tracking expenses after each purchase, Using only cash for non-essential spending, Automating all bill payments, Reviewing expenses at the end of each month

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Using only cash for non-essential spending

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How does the 50/30/20 rule of thumb for budgeting allocate your income?

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50% Needs, 30% Wants, 20% Savings & Debt Repayment

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Which of the following is an example of buying something you NEED? Options: "I want to replace something that is no longer working." , "I want to impress someone/ change how they feel about me." , "I'm feeling down, and I need to boost my spirits." , "I don't want to miss out on these deals during the sale!"

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"I want to replace something that is no longer working."

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When looking at your paycheck, your ___________________________ pay is the amount you were paid before taxes, and your net pay is your take-home pay.

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gross