Basics Beginner: Budgeting Made Simple

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1.
When creating a budget, you should gather information associated with _______ of your expenses.
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All. When creating a budget, its important to gather information associated with all of your expenses.
2.
A budget might fail if you include expenses that aren't _______.
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Realistic. A budget might fail if you include expenses that aren't realistic.
3.
Wealthy people don't need budgets.
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False. Wealthy people can overspend just as easily as people in other income groups, so they can benefit just as much from a budget.
4.
What is one kind of financial need?
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Groceries. Groceries are one kind of financial need.
5.
The first step in financing a major purchase is to ________.
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Establish a household budget. That way, you can see how and where the planned purchase can be fit into your overall financial picture.