Tip: Lists (like this one) are one way to impose a structure on a speech. 4. Be concise. It is said that Woodrow Wilson once gave the following reply to a speaking request: âIf youâd like me to speak for five minutes, Iâll need a month to prepare. If youâd like me to speak for 20 minutes, Iâll need two weeks.
This worksheet is an introduction to budgeting. To create a budget you need to understand both your income and your expenses. Here, fixed and variable expenses are explained and practiced. A first step to understanding budgeting is to understand your expenses. There are two main types of expenses, fixed expenses and variable expenses. Fixed expenses tend to be about the same each month, for example rent. Variable expenses tend to fluctuate each month, such as clothing.
A budget is an estimate of spending for a pre-set period, typically a month at a time. Using a budget for your salary helps you to plan for expected and unexpected expenses, as well as to ensure that you have enough funds to last until the next paycheck. Budgeting is also a good tool for saving or paying down debt.