Fixed and variable expenses

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What is a fixed expense?

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A fixed expense is a cost that stays the same every month, like rent or a subscription.

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What is a variable expense?

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A variable expense is a cost that can change each month, like eating out or buying clothes.

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What is income?

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Income is money coming IN to your pocket.

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What are expenses?

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Expenses are money that you spend so it LEAVES your pockets.

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Give an example of a fixed expense.

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An example of a fixed expense is a Netflix subscription.

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Give an example of a variable expense.

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An example of a variable expense is going to the movies.

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What happens to your income if you have more expenses?

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If you have more expenses than income, you may run out of money.

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Can a variable expense become a fixed expense?

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Yes, if you regularly spend the same amount on something, it can become a fixed expense.

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Is a phone bill a fixed or variable expense?

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A phone bill is usually a fixed expense if the amount stays the same each month.

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What is a budget?

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A budget is a plan for how to spend your money.

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