Q24 The Nolan family from Galway are preparing their household budget for January to April. Opening cash on 1 January is €600. They have the following information:
Planned Income:
ґ Niamh Nolan earns a salary of €2,600 per month. ґ Eoin Nolan earns a salary of €2,400 per month. ґ The family receives €280 per month in Child Benefit.
Fixed Expenditure:
ґ Rent is €1,500 per month. ґ Life assurance is €40 per month. Irregular Expenditure:
ґ Groceries cost €900 per month. ґ Light and heat costs €200 in January, €180 in February, €160 in March, €140 in April. ґ Car running costs are €250 per month.
Discretionary Expenditure:
ґ ●Entertainment costs €200 per month. ґ Gym membership costs €60 per month.
Workings
(a) Outline two reasons why the Nolan family should prepare a household budget. Reason 1: Benefit: