Total planned income is greater than total planned expenditure. Options: Save or invest, plan a large future spend, repay a loan early.
Total planned expenditure is greater than total planned income. Budget Deficit
Actions: 1. Reduce discretionary spending 2. Increase income (overtime, extra job) 3. Shop around for better value (Swap service provider e.g. Sky...)
A fall in income reduces net cash and can turn closing cash negative. A rise in income improves net cash and closing cash.
Revising A Budget
A new expense, eg, a loan repayment, increases planned expenditure, reduces net cash. If net cash turns negative, the household is living beyond its means.