Working within a budget is important. Budgeting is listing and planning estimated income and expenditure which allows us to make informed choices regarding expenditure and saving.
Income- how much money is received normally from employment. Other sources of income can include interest from savings accounts, tax credits and benefits.
For budgeting purposes it is necessary to start calculations after all tax and insurance amounts have been deducted from salaries. This is known as net income (incomings).
Expenditure- the amount spent on items which are deducted from income. Expenditure amounts will vary depending upon the situations being considered (outgoings).