Fixed vs Variable
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Guess the Teacher
Credit
Budgeting
100

Is rent fixed or variable?

Fixed! You have to pay rent.

100

When is Prom?

April 26th

100

Which teacher is in room 108?

Doctor Lockett!

100

What /is/ credit?

Credit is an agreement between a lender and a borrower that allows the borrower to obtain funds, goods or services now and repay them later.

100

What is the 20% of the 50/30/20 rule?

Savings

200

Is gas a fixed or variable need?

Variable, due to changing gas prices.
200

When is the GLA Art show?

May 13th.

200

What room number is Mr. Spears

Room 308.

200

What percentage of the credit card should you use?

33%

200

What IS the 50/30/20 rule?

The 50-30-20 rule recommends putting 50% of your money toward needs, 30% toward wants, and 20% toward savings.

300

What is the difference between a Fixed and Variable expense?

A fixed expense is something that you already know & cannot change, like rent. While a variable is something that can change at any point, for example: Gas. 

300

When is Grad Bash?

April 4th & 5th.

300

Who is located in room 220

Mr. Lessen

300

How long does it take to clear your credit history?

Seven years.

300

What is envelope budgeting?

You split up your money according to how much you want to spend in each category—and then only let yourself spend until the cash in each envelope is gone.

400

Is buying a phone fixed or variable?

A phone can be considered a fixed want, since phones can be seen as a necessity. 

400

How much is the platinum tier of senior dues.

$400

400

Who is in room 419

Ms. Hoyseth.

400

What is the difference between a soft and hard inquiry?

A hard inquiry will effect your credit score, while a soft inquiry will not effect it.

400

What is a tax write off? And why are they used?

A tax write-off is an expense that you subtract from your taxable income. Tax write-offs are used to reduce your total taxable income and decrease your tax bill.

500

Name the top three fixed needs

Rent, car insurance, loans.

500

When is Graduation?

May 27th at 5pm at the crossroad church

500

Guess the teacher in room 416.

Ms. Katy

500

What is the most impactful factory on your credit score?

Percent of on time payments.

500

What are the 5 categories you use in envelope budgeting? 

Fixed needs, variable needs, fixed wants, variable wants, and savings

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