Junior Secondary · 8-9 · Career Education

Financial Literacy & Budgeting

40 practice questions available.

What is a budget?

A plan for how you will spend and save your income over a period of time

What is the difference between gross income and net income?

Gross income is the total earned before deductions like taxes; net income is what's left after those deductions are subtracted

What is a savings account typically used for?

Setting aside money for future use, often earning a small amount of interest over time

What is interest, in a banking context?

Money earned on savings, or money paid on a loan, usually calculated as a percentage of the amount saved or borrowed

What is the difference between a 'need' and a 'want' when budgeting?

A need is essential for living (like housing or food); a want is something desired but not essential

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