Expenditure
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Expenditure
Opportunity Cost
Is making a decision/choice based on limited/scarce resources.
The item not selected is the opportunity cost- opportunity foregone.
Example I have €2.00. I can buy ice-cream or Pringles. I choose ice-cream. Opportunity cost = Pringles. Financial cost = €2.00
Impulse Buying
Buying on the spur of the moment. Without thinking or planning. Eg.
We’re so cute!
Buy us
False Economy
Buying something because it is cheap even when you don’t need it.
Eg 2 for 1 BOGOF…..
Fixed Expenditure
Is money that is spent at the same time each week, month, year.
The amount is usually the same.
Eg. Mortgage Rent Loan repayments
Insurance TV licence
Irregular Expenditure
The amount paid out varies. It is paid at different times. Eg. ESB, heating, petrol, phone Groceries School uniform & supplies Shoes & clothes………
Discretionary Expenditure
Is money you spend on things you can live without (luxuries)
The amount varies. Eg. Sky tv, playstation, Wii, brand name clothes, holidays, Presents, entertainment, alcohol,
cigs..
Prioritising If you have a limited income you must
plan to spend. You must make sure you have enough
for: Fixed expenditure first, Then irregular expenditure And finally only if you have money left
can you afford discretionary expenditure.
If you have a deficit
You must reduce Discretionary expenditure first.
Current ExpenditureRevenue Expenditure
Is spending money on day to day items.
Eg.Food, drink, petrol, phone credit,
Capital Expenditure
Is spending on durable items. Items that last a long time. Eg. Car, TV, house, furniture, Washing machine……
Calculating and ESB Bill
Subtract present from previous meter reading.
Multiply by the rate per unit. Add the standing charge (rental of equipment)
ESB Meter ReadingPresent 6734
Previous 5890
No of units used 844
Rate per unit .20
Sub total 168.80
Standing charge 10.00
Total charge 178.00
ESB Meter Reading
Present 6534Previous -4850No of units usedRate per unit X.30Sub totalAdd Standing charge
+15.00
Total charge