A plan for managing money during a given period of time Financial Roadmap
Total amount of income from your wages or salary before payroll deductions Number of hours worked plus hourly rate
Amount subtracted from your gross income Becomes your net income Not just taxes
Biggest deduction Fees placed on income, property, to support government programs
1.Federal Income Tax 2.State Income Tax 3.Social Security Tax (FICA) 4.Medicare Taxes (FICA)
Take home pay After Taxes
Federal Government Form How much to take out of paycheck for taxes “Total Number of Allowances” Lower number = higher taxes withheld
Earnings Summary Used When File for Income Tax April 15
Money you spend on needs & wants Money going out Fixed & Variable Expenses
Set dollar amounts that are the exact amount each time Mortgage
Price can change More control over this expense
How you handle money coming in and going out Cash Flow
Two main parts Income & Expenses Balance the two
“ pay yourself first” Savings Make it a regular part of your budget Reach long-term goals
Checking Account Either Bank or Credit Union Write check Use ATM card Debit Card
Minimum Balances Annual or Monthly Fees Overdraft Protection Insufficient Funds Charge ATM Fees