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Personal Budget
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Budget | Detailed summary of the expected income and expenses for a defined period of time |
| Budgeting | Process of creating a plan to spend and save money |
| Assets | Belongings which have value |
| Liabilities | Expenses and outstanding debt |
| Short Term Goals | Goals set to be achieved in less than a year of time |
| Long Term Goals | Goals set to be achieved in 10 years time |
| Needs | Expenses which are necessary to live and function |
| Wants | Expenses which help an individual to live more comfortably |
| Fixed Expesnes | Expenses that are the same month to month |
| Variable Expenses | Expenses that change over time |
| Cost | Price you pay for a good/service |
| Interest | Money charged for the use of money |
| Benefits | An advantage or something that helps you |
| Credit/Credit Cards | The ability to buy goods/services now but pay for them later |
| Mortgage | Credit used to purchase a home/land |
| Investing | Using money now to make money later |
| Debt | Money owed |
| Income | Any money earned or received (wages or gifts) |
| Insurance | A means of guaranteeing financial protection against various risks |
| Saving | Setting aside a portion of current income for future use |