 The Basics of Budgeting
One of the basic money management skills that young adults need is the ability to wisely spend their money. It is much easier to manage your spending when you have a clear picture of how much money is available to spend, and what expenses are anticipated during a short-time period, such as a month. A budget is the cornerstone of a solid financial foundation. It will show you where your money is coming from, how much money you have, and where it is going.
The presentation below will give you basic information about two different types of budgets as well as examples so you can set up your own budget. Finally, you’ll learn some tips for creating a successful budget. Are you ready to get started?
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After viewing the presentation, demonstrate your new knowledge by completing a short quiz. For every correct answer, you get $1.00. You can earn up to a total of $10.00 if you get a perfect score! How cool is that?
You’ll need to enter your name, phone number, and email address before beginning the quiz. Any money you “earn” by taking the quiz will be deposited into your savings account at the Credit Union. Good Luck!
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*Children of official family—staff, board members, and volunteers—are not eligible to participate.
*Participants must be a primary member age 13 through 18. Only one test submission per member. |
