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Budget

Last Updated: November 14, 2006 Related resource areas: Personal Finance

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A budget is a plan for spending income expected to be received within a specific time. Revising such estimates is necessary periodically. When budgeted expenses exceed budgeted income, three alternatives are recommended: earn more income, cut back expenses, or a combination of the two.


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