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Budgeting: How much money do you really have?. From foukeffa.org Written by Cara Sue Langley Ag Student Texas A&M. GA Ag Ed Curriculum Office To accompany the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Lesson 01411-4.1 July 2001. What is a budget?. A spending plan
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Budgeting:How much money do you really have? From foukeffa.org Written by Cara Sue Langley Ag Student Texas A&M GA Ag Ed Curriculum Office To accompany the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Lesson 01411-4.1 July 2001
What is a budget? • A spending plan • Simple—a college student, single family • Complex—a corporation
Advantages • Establishes goals for money • Live on money earned • Eliminate wasteful spending habits • Achieve long-term goals
Planning a budget • Estimate income • Estimate expenses
Types of expenses: • Fixed • Variable
Fixed expenses • Set amount due- • Taxes • Rent • Insurance • Utilities • Education
Variable expenses • Vary in cost- • Food • Clothing • Gifts • Entertainment • Medical and dental
Sample Budget Regular monthly payments Rent/home payment $350 Car payment $200 Appliance payment $65 Health plan payment $55 Life Insurance $110 Miscellaneous $50 Total $830
Sample Budget • Household operating expenses: • Telephone $80 • Gas/Electricity $140 • Water $25 • Repairs, Upkeep $100 • Total $345
Sample Budget • Food Expenses: At home $150 Away from home $50 TOTAL $200
Sample Budget • Personal Expenses: • Clothing, Shoes $75 • Cleaning, Laundry $25 • Doctor/Dentist $75 • Education $50 • Auto Gas $150 • Spending Money $100 • TOTAL $475
Sample Budget • Total Living Expenses $1,850 • Net Monthly $2,100 • Extra Money $250
Hints • Stick it out!!! • Keep it simple!!! • Be realistic!!! • Be flexible!!! • Keep organized!!!