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What is a budget?

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A budget is a plan that outlines expected income and expenses over a specific period.

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What does it mean to have expenses above income?

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It means spending more money than you earn, which can lead to financial problems.

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What is net income?

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Net income is the amount of money you receive after deductions (like taxes) are subtracted from your gross income.

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What is gross income?

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Gross income is the total amount of money earned before any deductions are taken out.

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What are deductions?

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Deductions are amounts taken away from your gross income, such as taxes and other withholdings.

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If you earn $3,410 and spend $3,500, what is your budget situation?

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You have a budget deficit of $90, meaning you spent more than you earned.

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How can you balance a budget?

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You can balance a budget by reducing expenses or increasing income.

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What is the formula to calculate net income?

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Net Income = Gross Income - Deductions.

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If Todd's net income is $825 and he pays $180 in taxes, what is his gross income?

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Todd's gross income is $1,005.

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If David's gross income is $127.25 and his deductions are $25.20, what is his net pay?

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David's net pay is $102.05.