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potential
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likely
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In order to stay on track for long term financial goals, money for emergency spending should be taken first from your

A
savings account.
B
discretionary money.
C
fixed expense money.
D
net income.
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What type of expense is an example of the cost to drive to and from work?

A
a variable expense.
B
a fixed expense.
C
a short-term expense.
D
a discretionary expense.
4

What effect would a tax increase have on income?

A
It would reduce gross income.
B
It would not affect net income.
C
It would increase net income.
D
It would not affect gross income.
5

When should fixed and variable monthly budgeted expenses first be planned?

A
at the end of each month
B
day by day during the month
C
at the start of each month
D
at least twice per month
6

Why is net income lower than gross income?

A
fixed spending
B
budgets
C
withholdings
D
discretionary spending
7

To change gross income, someone would need to

A
save more per month.
B
reduce deductions.
C
earn more money.
D
increase withholdings.
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Look at this monthly budget.Monthly Budget

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A
$20
B
$10
C
$40
D
$30
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From what part of income should someone take savings?

A
what otherwise would be fixed expenses
B
gross income, before other deductions
C
what otherwise would be discretionary income
D
gross income, along with other deductions
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A short-term financial goal might include saving for

A
a down payment on a house.
B
a piece of furniture.
C
a child’s college fund.
D
one’s retirement.

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