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Knowing the Family Budget, the Importance of staying within the Budget, and the Benefits of Saving. What does a budget mean to you?. What is a budget?. A budget is an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time. Budgets. Necessary to be realistic in spending
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Knowing the Family Budget, the Importance of staying within the Budget, and the Benefits of Saving
What is a budget? A budget is an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
Budgets • Necessary to be realistic in spending • Keeps people organized • Help people know where they are spending money & making sure it is places they want to be spending at • Reduces impulse shopping • Can start a savings program • Reduces stress, because you will know how much you have to spend
The Importance of Staying within Budget ∙ will not go into debt ∙ aligns priorities ∙ be more confident in spending ∙ money will be valued as a tool ∙ grows savings ∙ demonstrates responsibility
Benefits of Saving ∙ can give a positive goal for the family ∙gives a “cushion” ∙ less stress
Budget Example Paycheck for the week $250 Clothing $40 Transportation $30 Groceries $60 Entertainment $20 Savings $100 *By putting a significant amount in the savings section you are setting yourself on a positive note for an emergency or something you would like to use that money on, like your child’s birthday.
● SNAP: Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program –Smith’s Superette 1912 Carr Dr -RadigansAmco 2005 N. Florissant Ave -RC Market 1-270 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. -Quality Market 2708 N. Florissant Ave. -Mally Super Market 2800 N. Florissant Ave -Noor Market 1438 N. 13th St ● WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children -Some WIC approved foods are dairy products, cereal juices, bread, and fruit Resources to Consider ● Grocery stores such as Aldi’s, Shop’N’Save, Save-A-Lot, and Gordon Foods -Aldi’s 3616 Natural Bridge Road -Shop’N’Save 4447 Natural Bridge -Save-A-Lot 3645 Page Boulevard -Gordon Foods 3200 Laclede Station Rd (although not as close, about 7 miles away, maybe if you are in the area)
Make sure you have fun with it. Buying items on sale and finding/mixing up creative recipes the family will enjoy • Involve the whole family. The children will learn and grow from this experience. Incorporating a budget