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Pay Yourself First

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does PYF stand for?

a)

Pay Your Friend

b)

Pass Your Food

c)

Pay Yourself First

d)

Pay Yourself Finally

2.

What percentage of your monthly income should be devoted to PYF?

a)

20%

b)

2%

c)

30%

d)

50%

3.

If you make $100, how much should you pay yourself first?

$_

(a)  

4.

If you make $200, how much should you pay yourself first?

$_

(a)  

5.

If you make $500, how much should you pay yourself first?

$_

(a)  

6.

If you make $1000, how much should you pay yourself first?

$_

(a)  

7.

If you make $2500, how much should you pay yourself first?

$_

(a)  

8.

To be financially secure, you should have _ months worth of expenses in savings.

(a)  
Choose from the below words
6
2
12
1
9.

Diana, a college student, has $300 worth of expenses monthly. How much should she save to be financially secure?

a)

$1400

b)

$1800

c)

$900

d)

$1100

10.

True or False: Diana has paid herself first correctly.

Paycheck: $600

Transferred to Savings: $50

a)
True
b)
False
11.

Your friend's parents are worried about going over their budget for the month. Which expense would you suggest is NOT a need?

a)

Rent payment

b)

Car Insurance

c)

Disney +

d)

Groceries

12.

Putting money for yourself aside before paying bills

a)

Do It Yourself

b)

Pay Yourself First

13.

Saving is easier when you put small amounts away.


a)

True

b)

False

14.

What does “Pay Yourself First” mean when it comes to saving?


a)
  • Prioritize your wants and flexible spending over all other types of spending


b)
  • Each time you get paid, set aside money for savings before making any purchases


c)
  • Keep all of your money in just one account so it’s easier to manage


d)
  • Pay all of your bills first and if you have extra money, then consider putting it in a savings account


15.

True or False: Pay Yourself First means that you will automatically put some money into your savings before you spend any.

a)

True

b)

False