Making a Personal Budget

Making a Personal Budget

11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can create a personal budget to manage my income and expenses.

  • 1

    A personal budget is a fundamental tool that acts as a plan for how you spend and save your money.

  • 2

    Expenses are categorized into two main types: fixed expenses, which are consistent monthly costs, and variable expenses, which fluctuate.

  • 3

    A well-structured budget helps you make informed financial decisions and achieve goals like saving for college or an emergency fund.

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