Fixed vs Variable Expenses Explained

The video tutorial explains the importance of creating a personal budget to minimize expenses and maximize savings. It distinguishes between fixed and variable expenses, providing examples of each. The tutorial also offers strategies for managing and reducing expenses to achieve financial independence.

What is the primary goal of creating a personal budget?

• To increase expenses

• To spend without tracking

• To ignore financial planning

• To maximize savings

What type of expenses remain the same every month?

• Flexible expenses

• Occasional expenses

• Variable expenses

• Fixed expenses

Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense?

• Vacation costs

• Utility bills that vary

• Monthly rent

• Dining out

Which expense is likely to be fixed?

• Monthly mortgage payment

• Electricity bill

• Entertainment expenses

• Grocery costs

What are variable expenses characterized by?

• Fixed amounts

• Fluctuation

• Consistency

• Annual payments

Which scenario could cause an increase in variable expenses?

• Paying monthly rent

• Internet service fees

• Car loan repayment

• Going on a road trip

What might cause your electricity bill to increase unexpectedly?

• Fixed payment terms

• Paying the internet bill

• Using more AC due to heat

• None of the above

How can one manage variable expenses effectively?

• By adjusting spending habits

• By borrowing money

• By ignoring them

• By increasing fixed expenses

What could be a direct result of managing your expenses well?

• Decreased savings

• Higher debt

• Financial dependence

• Increased financial independence

Which strategy helps in saving more money according to the video?

• Spending without limits

• Decreasing fixed expenses where possible

• Ignoring financial planning

• Increasing variable expenses