UNACCOUNTED FOR CASH AND ITS AFFECT ON BUDGETING MENTOR: CRAIG ISRAELSEN, Assistant Professor-Consumer and Family Economics University of Missouri-Columbia STARLA GREEN
ABSTRACT This study attempted to discover the correlation between monthly income and expenses among students at the University of Missouri. On average, those surveyed tended to overextend themselves by a larger dollar amount as the frequency of overspending increased. What constitutes this as an important finding is that this practice could lead to problems such as chronic indebtedness or bankruptcy.
BUDGET a record of anticipated income and planned expenses. a plan on how to spend or use a resource.
UNACCOUNTED FOR CASH money that just “disappears” without a trace. merchandise paid for by cashed checks, ATM withdrawals, and credit card cash advances.
SAMPLE DESCRIPTIVES Size 119 Age Grade 2.98 Gender.68 Status 1.04 Credit Hours Hours of Employment 23.69
FORMS OF INCOME Cash, Credit Cards, Checking/Savings Accounts, Cash off Credit Cards
ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES AND INCOME
ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES
ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES AND INCOME
CONTINUED RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Determine the means of how unaccounted cash is spent credit cards ATM withdrawals cashed checks cash advances off credit cards