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Budgeting/Spending

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A spending plan is a tool used to record and ______ projected and actual income and expenses over a period of time

a)

predict

b)

track

c)

eliminate

d)

anticipate

2.

Due to the change that comes with various life stages, spending plans must be...

a)

strict

b)

disorganized

c)

complex

d)

flexible

3.

True or False: Any money left over in a budget should be put into savings.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Not using a spending plan can leave you unprepared for...

a)

children

b)

college

c)

emergencies

d)

retirement

5.

What is included in someone's personal financial situation?

a)

needs

b)

values

c)

life situation

d)

all of the above

6.

True or False: You need to consider both fixed and variable expenses when creating a budget.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

It is important to review your financial progress and ________ your budget.

a)

exceed

b)

forget

c)

revise

d)

share

8.

What is money received for no exchange, such as a gift?

a)

Earned income

b)

Unearned income

9.

________ expenses occur every period and are typically about the same amount.

a)

Fixed

b)

Variable

10.

Negative cash flow typically results in (a)   .

(Watch your spelling!)

11.

In a typical budget, what percentage should be set aside for utilities?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

40%

12.

In a typical budget, what percentage should be set aside for transportation?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

40%

13.

What tools can help in budgeting?

a)

An envelope system

b)

Computer programs

c)

Paper tracking

d)

All of the above

14.

How often should budgets be re-evaluated?

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Yearly

15.

What is an example of a "larger purchase?"

a)

car

b)

gift card

c)

clothing

d)

fast food