Citizens and The Economy
How do we contribute to the economic common good?? Be productive!!! What does this mean???
Your Economic Responsibilities Work & Pay Taxes Spend your Money Wisely Save a portion of your income
Needs Vs. Wants Needs: Anything that is necessary for your survival. Examples? Shelter and Food Wants: Anything that makes your life more comfortable; however, you can easily live without. Examples? IPOD, Cell Phone, and Jewelry
Parts of a Budget Spending & Savings A combination of one’s fixed and flexible expenses and remaining disposable income Investment: Anything that a person puts money into with the hopes that the item increases in value over time. Retirement Providing for yourself when you are no longer working. Estate Planning for the smooth transition of property to designated beneficiaries after one’s death.
Spending and Savings Fixed Expenses Payment will stay the same every month Ex: Rent Mortgage Payment Car Payment Insurance Payment Flexible Expenses Payments will vary in amount from month to month Ex: Electric & Heating Bill Gas for your Car Groceries Personal Entertainment
Why do people save money? 1.Major PurchasesEX: buying a car 2.Large annual or semiannual expenses…paying your real estate taxes 3.Unexpected Expenses…home repairs 4.Long Term Expenses…pay for your retirement 5.Amass wealth
Benefits of Saving Money Security: Money in a bank can not be lost…FDIC insured! Interest: A payment that financial institutions make to you in exchange for the use of your money while it is deposited.