Which of the following is generally the most expensive category in a person’s budget?

• Clothing

• Housing

• Transportation

• Healthcare

When making a budget, a person’s needs should come before their wants.

• False

• True

Jaxson can budget 1% of his monthly income to gifts. If he makes $1,295 a month, how much money can he put toward his gift category?

• $120.95

• $1.95

• $12.95

• $1.29

Carla’s monthly income is $2,500. She can spend 35% of her monthly income on her housing category, how much money does she have to spend in this category?

• $110

• $765

• $90

• $875

What is 35% of $2,492?

• $474.10

• $765.43

• $903.99

• $872.20

If an expense can be cut from your budget to save money, it is considered a ______.

• income

• need

• savings

• want

Of all the choices, which one should you budget for first?

• Groceries

• New Car

• Cell Phone Bill

• Entertainment

What is a need?

• Something you'd like to have

• All of the above

• Something you must have

• Something you would like to do

The money an individual spends regularly for items or services.

• Financial Plan

• Checking Account

• Expense

• Budget

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

• Rent

• Car payment

• Student loan

• Food