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Budget Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zero-Based Budget | having each item justified on the basis of cost or need |
| Fixed Expenses | remains constant and does not vary with short |
| Variable Expenses | fluctuates directly with changes in output |
| Income | a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor |
| Need | a physiological or psychological requirement for the well |
| Want | to have a strong desire for |
| Disposable Income | income that is left after paying taxes and for things that are essential, such as food and housing |
| Financial Plan | a comprehensive evaluation of an individual“s current pay and future financial state by using current known variables to predict future income, asset values, and withdrawal plans |
| Assets | the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts |
| Liabilities | something which one is obligated to pay |
| Net Worth | the excess of the value of assets over liabilities |
| Capital | relating to or being assets that add to the long |
| Surplus | the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied |
| Budget | the amount of money that is available for, required for, or assigned to a particular purpose |