Money Words Made Easy

Basic Money Words

  • Money – The coins and notes you use to buy things.

  • Save – Keeping your money to use later.

  • Spend – Using your money to buy something now.

  • Splurge – Spending on something fun or special you don’t really need.

  • Gift – Giving money or something you bought to someone else.

  • Budget – A plan for how you will use your money.

  • Wallet – A small case for holding your money.

  • Currency – The type of money a country uses (like dollars or euros).

  • Goal – Something you’re saving or working towards.

Earning & Spending

  • Income – The money you get from working, selling things, or gifts.

  • Earnings – Money you make from work or selling something.

  • Allowance – Money you get regularly from parents or guardians.

  • Expense – The money you spend.

  • Profit – Money you make after paying all costs.

  • Loss – When you spend more than you make.

  • Cash Flow – How money comes in and goes out.