Budgeting Basics

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Across
  1. 2. To arrange or deal with in order of importance.
  2. 5. Money set aside for future use or emergencies.
  3. 7. A plan for managing money by balancing income and expenses.
  4. 8. When income is more than expenses, there will be a budget ______.
  5. 9. Costs that stay the same each month, like rent or a phone bill.
  6. 10. Money received, like from a job, allowance, or gifts.
  7. 11. A plan for managing income and expenses.
  8. 13. Things necessary for survival, like food, water, shelter, and clothing.
  9. 14. When expenses are more than income, there will be a budget _______.
Down
  1. 1. Costs that change, like groceries or gas.
  2. 3. Materials, money, or other assets that can be used to meet needs and wants.
  3. 4. Things people desire but can live without, such as video games or designer clothes.
  4. 6. When income equals expenses, the budget is_______.
  5. 12. Money spent on needs and wants, like food, clothes, or entertainment.