click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Managing Your Money
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Budget | A careful record of all the money you earn and spend |
| Disposable Income | The money that remains after all the taxes on it have been paid (people usually pay for necessities first) |
| Discretionary Income | The money remaining after paying for necessities (used to satisfy wants) |
| Revenue | The income generated from sales of goods or services, the money you earn |
| Expenditures | The money you spend on everything, including what you choose to save |
| Balanced Budget | The amount of money you have left over after you subtract all your expenses |
| Budget Surplus | More income than expenses (more money) |
| Budget Deficit | More expenses than income |
| Credit | Borrowing money to pay for something now while promising to repay it later |
| Principal | The actual amount borrowed |
| Interest | The cost of borrowing money |
| Debt | The total amount owed (principal + interest) |
| Installment Debt | Repayment of the debt in equal increments over time (usually used when paying for a house, car, or other large purchases) |
| Regular Charge Account | Full amount is due at the end of a 30 day period |
| Revolving Charge Account | Allows you to keep making purchases even if you have no paid off the previous month's bill (the balance builds up & rolls over to the next month) |
| 4 C's of Credit | Credit History - do you pay back your money on time Capacity to Pay - How much money you earn Character - criminal background, education Collateral - what do you own that could be sold |
| Annual Percentage Rate | The annual cost of credit expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed |
| Debit Card | Not a loan, cashless payment transferring funds from your bank account to the store |