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PCS Financial Math
Chapter 3 Vocabulary - Recordkeeping
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| recordkeeping | keeping track of monthly expenses by recording them in a budget sheet |
| expenditures | items you spend money on |
| budget sheet | a record of monthly expenditures |
| living expenses | routine expenses, such as food, utilities, and clothing, that vary from month to month |
| fixed expenses | regular expenses that do not vary from month to month, such as rent and car payments |
| annual expenses | expenses which occur once a year, such as insurance premiums and real estate taxes |
| expense summary | a monthly report that compares the amounts you spend to the amounts you have budgeted |
| emergency fund | extra monies set aside to be used for unpredictable expenses, such as medical bills and vehicle repairs |