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Chapter 28 - Terms
Chapter 28 - Definitions/Review: Financial litteracy
Term | Definition |
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Money Management | process of planning how to get the most from your income |
Budget | plan for using your income in a way that best meets your wants and needs |
Income | money you earn |
Gross Pay | Total amount of money you earn |
Deductions | takes away from what you earn |
Net Pay | Amount you take home after expenses |
Expenditures | money you spent |
Fixed Expenses | Expenses that must be paid regularly |
Variable Expenses | Expenses that change and you have some control over |
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay? | NET PAY + DEDUCTIONS = GROSS PAY however GROSS PAY - DEDUCTIONS= NET PAY (the amount you actually take home) |
examples of deductions | -gas bill - cable bill -rent/mortgage |
What types of taxes are often withheld from a paycheck? | -state tax -federal tax |
examples of variable expenses. | -groceries -gas -dining out |
Why is it important to save part of your income on a regular basis? | You have something to fall back on. |