Budgeting

noun a field of study that deals with the management of resources in the home and community

• Home economics is a valuable subject that teaches students essential life skills such as cooking and budgeting.
• I love home economics class because we get to bake and cook delicious food.
• I aced my home ec test last week, no sweat!
• Learning how to manage your finances is like taking a crash course in home economics.

adjective describing someone who is careful with money and does not waste it

• She was known for her thrifty spending habits, always looking for the best deals and discounts.
• My mom is so thrifty, she never buys anything unless it's on sale.
• I'm trying to be more thrifty with my money, so I'm cutting back on eating out.
• Being thrifty with your time can help you accomplish more tasks in a day.

noun an arrangement allowing a customer to buy goods or services on credit

• The company was approved for a $1 million credit line from the bank.
• I just got my credit line increased to $10,000!
• I maxed out my credit line buying all those new clothes.
• His creativity has no credit line; it's limitless.