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Income is a fundamental component of the budgeting process [1] and serves as the primary resource to be allocated when designing a plan to achieve financial goals [2]. Furthermore, surplus income remaining after expenses is directly applied toward savings or other specific financial goals [3].
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5 Fundamental Principles of Money Management for Beginners ascend.bank 2 facts
claimBudgeting is the process of designing a plan to allocate financial resources to balance income and expenses, serving as a blueprint for achieving financial goals.
procedureThe budgeting process consists of four steps: (1) Calculate total income, including salary, side jobs, and other sources, using net income rather than gross income; (2) Track expenses by categorizing them into fixed expenses (e.g., rent, utilities, insurance) and variable expenses (e.g., groceries, entertainment); (3) Set financial goals, categorized into short-term (e.g., paying off credit cards, emergency funds) and long-term (e.g., buying a house, retirement savings); (4) Create a budget plan that aligns with the identified financial goals.
Financial Literacy: The Guide to Managing Your Money - Annuity.org annuity.org 1 fact
claimIf the result of subtracting expenses from income is greater than zero, an individual has surplus money that can be budgeted toward savings or other financial goals.