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A budget is also called what?

A budget is a spending plan.

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  1. A tax return
  2. A spending plan ✔
  3. A credit report

Why: A budget outlines the money you expect to earn and how you will save or spend it over a set time. It helps you decide before you spend.

Huh, didn't know that: A budget looks at income and expenses for a given period of time, such as a month.

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Answer: A spending plan. A budget outlines the money you expect to earn and how you will save or spend it over a set time. It helps you decide before you spend.

  1. CFPB Youth Financial Education Glossary www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/youth-financial-education/glossary
    A plan that outlines what money you expect to earn or receive (your income) and how you will save it or spend it
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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