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Budgeting and saving
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Budget | An itemized summary of probable expenditures and income for a given period. |
| Deficit | The amount by which expenditures exceed income. |
| Fixed expense | An unchanging expenditure. |
| Flexible expense | An expenditure that varies |
| Income | Money received. |
| Irregular income | Money received from gifts, odd jobs, and so on. |
| Savings | Money that is not spent. |
| Surplus | The amount of money remaining after all expenses have been met |
| Take-home pay | Money received after all adjustments and deductions are made. |
| Unexpected expense | An unforeseen cost. |