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WorksheetsBudgeting/Spending
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A spending plan is a tool used to record and ______ projected and actual income and expenses over a period of time
predict
track
eliminate
anticipate
Due to the change that comes with various life stages, spending plans must be...
strict
disorganized
complex
flexible
True or False: Any money left over in a budget should be put into savings.
True
False
Not using a spending plan can leave you unprepared for...
children
college
emergencies
retirement
What is included in someone's personal financial situation?
needs
values
life situation
all of the above
True or False: You need to consider both fixed and variable expenses when creating a budget.
True
False
It is important to review your financial progress and ________ your budget.
exceed
forget
revise
share
What is money received for no exchange, such as a gift?
Earned income
Unearned income
________ expenses occur every period and are typically about the same amount.
Fixed
Variable
Negative cash flow typically results in (a) .
(Watch your spelling!)
In a typical budget, what percentage should be set aside for utilities?
10%
20%
30%
40%
In a typical budget, what percentage should be set aside for transportation?
10%
20%
30%
40%
What tools can help in budgeting?
An envelope system
Computer programs
Paper tracking
All of the above
How often should budgets be re-evaluated?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
What is an example of a "larger purchase?"
car
gift card
clothing
fast food
