Across
- 3. Money you set aside instead of spending, usually to use later or for something important, like an emergency or a big purchase.
- 4. Money that is taken out of your paycheck before you get it, usually for things like taxes, insurance, or retirement savings.
- 6. The things you spend money on, like food, clothes, rent, or fun activities.
- 9. The money you actually take home after deductions (like taxes and insurance) are taken out of your gross pay.
- 12. Money that the government takes from the money you earn (your income) to help pay for things like the military, highways, schools, and other public services.
- 13. A budgeting plan that shows how to use your money:50% for needs 30% for wants 20% for savings
Down
- 1. The money you receive from your job for the work you did during a pay period. It shows your gross pay, deductions, and net pay.
- 2. The money a person earns or receives, usually from working a job, but it can also come from gifts, allowance, or other sources.
- 5. Something you must have to live and stay safe, like food, water, shelter, clothing, and healthcare.
- 7. The set amount of time you work before you get paid. For example, some jobs pay every week, every two weeks, or once a month.
- 8. A plan for how you will use your money. It shows how much money you earn, spend, and save so you don’t run out.
- 10. The total amount of money you earn before any deductions (like taxes or insurance) are taken out.
- 11. Something you would like to have but don’t need to live. Examples: video games, candy, new clothes, or going to the movies.
