Making a Budget
7
th &
9
th
Grade FACS
How much money do you spend
each week?
Some Money Facts
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The average person spends money three
times a day.
Some Money Facts
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A movie with popcorn and a soft drink can
easily cost $20.00.
Some Money Facts
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Just one soft drink a day for $0.99 adds up
to $361.35 in a year.
Some Money Facts
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How much is the average amount a
teenager spends in one week?
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$104/ week
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Teenage Research Unlimited, 2001
Budget Definitions
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Consumer –
Anyone who buys items or
pays someone to do a service.
Budget Definitions
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Budget –
A spending plan or a guide to
help you direct where your money goes.
Budget Definitions
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Income –
Money you receive.
Budget Definitions
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Fixed Expenses –
Repeated set costs.
–
Insurance
–
Car payment
–
House payment
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Flexible Expenses –
Repeated variable
costs.
–
Groceries
–
Clothing
–
Entertainment
Budget Definitions
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Savings –
Money set aside for future use.
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Credit –
An agreement that allows you to
buy an item now, and pay for it later.
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Finance Charge –
A fee for use of credit.
Budget Definitions
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Impulse Buying –
Buying items you had
not planned to buy.
Budget Definitions
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Gross Monthly Income
– Total income
before taxes or expenses. Your salary.
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Example: $1,500 before taxes
Budget Definitions
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Net Monthly Income
– Income after
deductions. What you take home. What
you actually see on your paycheck.
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Example - $1,500 GMI becomes $1,100
NMI
Budget Definitions
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Payroll Deductions
– Money that comes
out of every paycheck for medical
insurance, dues (union), retirement plans,
etc.
Budget Definitions
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Monthly Expenses
– What you need to
pay out each month in order to live your
lifestyle.
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Examples – rent, cable, phone, food,
clothing, car payments, gasoline, car
insurance, entertainment, etc.
Budget Definitions
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Balance
– What is left after pay all of your
expenses.
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If nothing is left or you are in the “red”, you
need to make cut-backs!!! Make a
budget!!