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Introduction to Spending Plans Answer Key Introduction to Spending Plans Note Taking Guide 1.2.4.L1:
What is a spending plan? A tool used to help manage spending Have you ever used one? Answers will vary Why Use Spending Plans?
1. Track where money is going. 2. Identify Income and Expenses 3. Meet financial goals
Term Definition Examples
Income Money Earned Job, Allowance, gifts, tips, interest etc.
Expenses
Money Spent Housing, transportation, entertainment, giving, personal care, saving
Net Gain
More Income than expenses
Net Loss More Expenses than Income
Spending Plan Process
What is the goal of a spending plan?
Answers may include: To not overspend, To reach goals, To live within your means and to be happy. Jane has a: Net Gain
What could be done? She could place money into savings, pay debt or meet other goals Doug has a: Net Loss
What could be done? Adjust his spending or increase his income. A Spending Plan Includes:
Income Examples: Jobs, tips, scholarships, gifts
Expenses Examples: Saving, Housing, Transportation, Food, Utilities, Taxes, Insurance, Other
Income & Expenses Examine your past records and receipts
How to keep track. Time Frame Categories
Put money into anticipate spending based on past spending & average percentage
Keep records using cell phone, computer, saving receipts or paper/pen
Examine to see if you overspent or over‐estimated then adjust spending plan
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Spending Plans 101 worksheet 1.2.4.A2: 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. E 5. A 6. A spending plan is a financial statement individuals can use to assist with money management. 7. The benefits of creating a spending plan include giving a person an understanding of where their money is
going, tracking income and expenses, helping a person to meet financial goals, and helping people live within their income.
8. Housing, transportation, food, insurance, utilities, clothing, savings and other. It is necessary to make a list of all expenses in order to create an accurate spending plan and manage money effectively.
9. – 12. paycheck, winning the lottery, putting money into a piggy bank, birthday money 13. – 16. rent/house payment, groceries, internet bill, utilities, hobbies, car repairs, clothes, using savings to
buy a skateboard