3.11 Budgeting Answers

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From what part of income should someone take savings?

w
what otherwise would be fixed expenses
g
gross income, before other deductions
w
what otherwise would be discretionary income
g
gross income, along with other deductions
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A short-term financial goal might include saving for

A
a down payment on a house.
B
a piece of furniture.
C
a child’s college fund.
D
one’s retirement.
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A
variable
B
fixed
C
uncertain
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When a person invests income, he or she

A
spends no money in the short term and saves it all for the long term.
B
uses money in a way that will increase its value in the future.
C
spends income only on essential needs such as housing.
D
cuts out all discretionary spending for a set period to save money.
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To change gross income, someone would need to

s
save more per month.
r
reduce deductions.
e
earn more money.
i
increase withholdings.
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Leo’s car broke down, and he must find money in his limited budget to pay the repair bill.Which of the following is the best solution for Leo to handle the unplanned spending?

A
Leo forgoes going out to dinner.
B
Leo forgoes paying the rent on his apartment.
C
Leo forgoes paying his water bill.
D
Leo forgoes paying his electricity bill.
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When creating a budget, log fixed expenses

A
before income.
B
after income.
C
after savings.
D
at the top.
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Kerry knows that a new car is in her future.Which would be the best strategy to help her accomplish this goal?

A
contribute to a savings account
B
give up paying for health insurance
C
stop paying the full amount of rent
D
apply for and open a new credit card
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Why is net income lower than gross income?

A
fixed spending
B
budgets
C
withholdings
D
discretionary spending

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