Earning and Managing Money · Personal Finance

Budgeting for Reality

The mechanics of creating a personal budget to manage cash flow and reach financial goals.

Key Questions

  1. 1What trade-offs must be made when fixed expenses increase?
  2. 2How does a budget act as a tool for personal freedom?
  3. 3Who bears the costs when an individual fails to plan for unexpected expenses?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HE8K04AC9HE8S05
Year: Year 8
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: Earning and Managing Money
Period: Personal Finance

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