Budgeting
Credit and Loans
Savings
Taxes
Potpourri
100

the advice for how an adult should split their budget into needs, wants, and savings

50/30/20 rule

100

750-850 is this kind of score

a prime credit score

100

a high interest rate is good when using money in this particular way.

saving

100

The amount of your pay BEFORE the taxes and deductions are taken out.

Gross pay

100

money comes directly out of your checking account when you use this card

debit card

200

At least 20% of your income

savings

200

the word that describes the amount a person borrows before fees and interest is added on

principal

200

the phrase Jen learned from the frog which means to set aside your savings before spending on any wants.

Pay Yourself First

200

the three letters of the organization that manages collection of taxes

IRS

200

what specific part of your budget that you will use to replace your iphone if it is stolen

emergency fund

300

About 50% of your adult income

needs

300

a low interest rate is good when using money in this way.

borrowing money

300

a photo id, proof of address, social security number, and money

things you need to bring to open a savings account

300

every person or company who earns income in the United States has to do this

What is pay taxes?

300

Asking if something bad will happen if I don't purchase this item.

how to determine if something is a need or a want

400

About 30% of your income

wants

400

Young adults have the highest amount of this

credit card debt

400

the word for taking money out of a bank account

withdraw

400

Surprise Bonus!

You donated to a nonprofit.  That is tax deductible!  You earn 400 points for your team. 

400

The amount of money you actually get to take home after taxes are taken out.

Net pay

500

You should look at this part of your pay stub when you are creating your budget

Net pay

500

Pay in full right away

how you will manage your credit card

500

the word for putting money into a bank account

deposit

500

this is 8% of the federal government's budget, or the third biggest category of spending.

interest on debt

500

the most important factor that goes into your credit score

payment history