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Budget Practice
The Lindgrens are a family of four: mother, father and two kids. They also 
have two dogs.  Look at their monthly budget below.  Calculate the Difference 
and the Totals.

Month: February

Actual
Budgeted
Monthly Expenses Amount Difference
Amount
Spent
Auto
Car Payment $278 $278
Insurance $72.39 $72.39
Gas $60 $62.35
Maintenance $100 $0
Housing
House Payment $865 $865
Utilities $122 $110.75
Phone (home, cell) $150 $230
Food
Groceries $350 $345
Eating Out $200 $400
Dogs
Food $50 $49.52
Medical/Grooming $70 $58.24
Clothing $300 $573.97
Entertainment $200 $159.42
Medical $100 $0

TOTAL

1.  Where did the Lindgrens spend too much money? 
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2.  Where did the Lingrens budget money but not spend it? 
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3.  What suggestions would you give the Lindgrens for next month? _______________________
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