Making the right choices with your money—managing your money—involves knowing how . . .

Consumer decisions will affect your accounts
Planning, saving, spending, and investing will define your financial portfolio
To make bank deposits using registers with the appropriate transactions listed
Earning, budgeting, saving, spending, and giving affect your money

The key principles of managing your money effectively include understanding your income, expenses, and financial goals, creating a budget, tracking your spending, saving for emergencies and long-term goals, avoiding debt, investing wisely, and seeking professional advice when needed. It is important to be proactive and responsible in managing your finances, as this can lead to financial stability and security in the long run.