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Budgeting Basics

Updated: January 30 2023,
Author: Sue Lynn Sasser
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Standards

National Standards in Financial Literacy

State Standards

Concepts

Budgeting, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Unplanned Spending

Introduction

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Task List

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Process

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Conclusion

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Assessment Activity

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Extension Activity

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Subjects:
Personal Finance

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