10. Financial Management and Planning
Financial management within the family focuses on managing various types of income for maximum satisfaction and resource optimization. It encompasses budgeting, savings, investments, and the judicious use of credit. Understanding these elements is essential for achieving both short-term needs and long-term financial goals.
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What we have learnt
- Financial management entails the planning, controlling, and evaluating of income resources.
- Savings and investments are crucial for family security and goal achievement.
- Effective credit management involves understanding its use within the family budget.
Key Concepts
- -- Financial Management
- The process of planning, controlling, and evaluating the use of financial resources to achieve family goals.
- -- Family Budget
- A plan that outlines expected income and expenditure over a period, ensuring all needs are met without financial strain.
- -- Savings
- The portion of income set aside for future use or investment, essential for financial health.
- -- Investment
- The allocation of savings to assets or ventures designed to generate financial returns.
- -- Credit
- A resource that allows families to borrow money or goods with the promise to pay later.
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