Personal Budgeting Vocabulary

noun an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time

verb to plan or allocate funds according to a budget

• The company needs to adhere to a strict budget in order to stay profitable.
• Let's make sure we don't overspend and stick to our budget.
• I'm on a tight budget this month, so I can't afford to go out to eat.
• His creativity knows no bounds when it comes to working within a limited budget.

adjective having or showing a lack of generosity; stingy

• The miserly old man refused to donate any money to the charity.
• My neighbor is so miserly, he never buys anything new.
• Don't be so miserly, just pitch in for the pizza.
• Her miserly attitude towards sharing her ideas stifled the creativity of the team.

noun the action of paying back a loan or money that was borrowed

adjective repayment can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to the act of paying back a debt or loan

• The repayment of the loan must be made in monthly installments.
• Don't worry, I'll pay you back the money I owe you soon.
• I'll square up with you once I get my paycheck for the month.
• The repayment of kindness is often seen in the form of gratitude.