Budgeting Answers

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To create a balanced budget, one must make sure to

s
spend as little as possible.
p
pay credit card payments first.
s
spend less than or equal to income.
p
pay off debts first.
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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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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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When should fixed and variable monthly budgeted expenses first be planned?

a
at the end of each month
d
day by day during the month
a
at the start of each month
a
at least twice per month
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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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Why is net income lower than gross income?

A
fixed spending
B
budgets
C
withholdings
D
discretionary spending
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What effect would a tax increase have on income?

A
It would reduce gross income.
B
It would not affect net income.
C
It would increase net income.
D
It would not affect gross income.
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best

S
Spend less on mandatory expenses.
E
Eliminate short-term financial goals.
I
Increase discretionary expenditures.
S
Save more money from net income.
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Which is an example of an income deduction?

a
an unexpected salary cut
w
wages lost due to illness
v
vacation budget
r
retirement savings

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