This instructional unit on budgets is one of six Adult Competency Education Learning Modules designed for use in a program of competency-based instruction for students with reading levels of 4.0-7.5. It is self-contained and designed for immediate classroom use. Each module is a complete instructional package, including Adult Performance Level objectives, curriculum outline, pre/posttest with answer key, lesson plans, teacher and student activities, skill documentation, informational materials, and worksheets. A developmental math curriculum is incorporated into the module. To facilitate use of the modules in a math program, all math worksheets are presented at four varying levels of ability. A key to the math worksheet levels is provided. The five lessons in this module cover these topics: What Is a Budget?, Budgets Mean Money, Money and Children (allowances), Budget Charts and Graphs, and Managing Your Money. (YLB)