Income and Paychecks
Needs vs. Wants
Saving Goals
Smart Spending
Budgeting Basics
100

What is money that is earned from a job before taxes are taken out? 

Gross Income
100

What is an expense that is essential for living? 

A Need

100

This is money that is set aside for unexpected expenses. 

Emergency fund

100

Comparing prices before buying something will help you to do what?

Save money

100

What is a plan for how you will spend and save your money called?

A Budget 
200

What is the amount you actually take home after deductions from your paycheck? 

Net pay

200

Netflix, concert tickets, and name brand shoes are an example for what?

A want

200

What is a specific amount of money you plan to save for something in the future? 

A savings goal

200

Buying something on an impulse without planning for it is called what?

Impulse Purchase 

200

What is an expense called when the amount stays the same each month, like rent or a phone bill?

Fixed expense 

300
What is the name of the form you fill out so that your employer knows how much tax to withhold?

W-4 Form

300

Housing, food, transportation, and healthcare are common examples of what?

A Need
300

You want to save $600 for a laptop in 6 months. To reach your goal, you need to save this amount each month.

$100 a month

300

What is it called when there is a percentage reduction from the original price? 

A discount

300

If your monthly income is $1,200 and your expenses are $950, this is the amount left over.

$250.00

400

What are two common deductions taken from paychecks in the U.S?

Federal Taxes and Social Security/Medicare Taxes

400

You have $50 left after paying all your bills. You can either buy a new video game or save the money for a car you want. The video game is considered this type of expense.

Want

400

If you have $25 a week for 20 weeks, how much money will you have saved in 20 weeks? 

$500 

400

If an item costs $80.00 and it is 25% off, what is the price of the item? 

$60.00
400

What is an expenses that can change from month to month, like entertainment or dining out.

A Variable Expense 
500

If you work 20 hours at $15.00 an hour, what is your gross weekly pay? 

$300
500

When making a budget, should you prioritize needs or wants?

Needs
500

What is the money that is earned on money you save in a bank account called? 

Interest 

500

A strategy that can help reduce impulse spending by giving yourself time to think before buying. 

24--hour rule

500

The 50/30/20 rule suggests spending 50% on needs, 30% on wants, and this percentage on savings or debt repayment.

20%