Personal Finance

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Which of the following BEST describes income? Money received from a parent to pay for ice cream at lunch. Money spent on a pair of new Nike Shoes. Money donated to a charity. Money received for completing your weekly chores.

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Money received for completing your weekly chores.

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Which of the following is a benefit of having a personal savings plan? Personal savings plans let people spend more time doing activities they enjoy. People who save money are able to spend more money in the future and pay for unexpected expenses. People who save money are able to spend a lot of money right now. Personal savings plans help people have an unbalanced budget.

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People who save money are able to spend more money in the future and pay for unexpected expenses.

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A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.

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True

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Which of the following should Sally consider when planning her monthly personal budget?
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How many pencils she will trade with another student.
How many beads she will buy at the craft store.
How many books she will read at the public library.
How much tv she will watch this week

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How many beads she will buy at the craft store.

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A balanced budget is when expenses are greater than income.

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False

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A balanced budget is when income is equal to or greater than expenses.

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True

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Which of the following is an example of income? Charging a lunch you will pay tomorrow, Buying an ice cream at lunch today, Money you get for working a job , Trading supplies with a friend

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Money you get for working a job

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James wants to be the richest person in the world. Which of the following should he include in his personal budget now to make this happen? How he plans to save money over a long period of time. How many Pokemon cards he will trade with friends. How he plans to increase his expenditures this coming year. How he plans to spend money on himself and others.

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How he plans to save money over a long period of time.

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What is the difference between income and expense (expenditures)?

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An income is money that is received; an expenditure is money that is spent.

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Which of the following is the MOST financially responsible decision? Kate sold her old bike helmet for $10 to a friend. She gave the $10 to her favorite charity. , Jared gets $50 for his birthday from his grandma. He spends $75 on XBox games. , Sue was paid $25 for helping her neighbor in the yard. She spent $20 on a t-shirt and $5 on ice cream at the mall. , Jerry earns $100 lifeguarding. He spent $5 on lunch and put the other $95 in the bank.

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Jerry earns $100 lifeguarding. He spent $5 on lunch and put the other $95 in the bank.