What is an emergency fund?
An emergency fund is a personal budget set aside as a financial safety net for future mishaps or unexpected expenses.
The required cost of something
An expense
Credit card interest is always a good thing.
FALSE!
Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Income
A typically suggested percentage of income you should be saving?
10% to 20%
Extra money that you either earn or owe.
Interest
Kristopher's income each month is $2000. His expenses are $550 each month. What are his savings for each month?
$1450.00
The income you have after all of your bills, taxes, and necessities are paid
Discretionary Income
An I.O.U. that you pay later.
Credit (or loan)
Why is it important to be careful when using credit cards?
Credit cards make it easy to overspend.
The standards used to guide goal setting, typically referred to as SMART.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and time-bound.