Which item is a budget need?

• A. Internet streaming service
• B. Food and shelter
• C. Monthly video game purchases
• D. Concert tickets

Answer: (A)

In budgeting, a need is something you plan for regularly to keep life going. An internet streaming service is a monthly subscription, a repeating cost that families usually budget for every month because it’s part of daily life for many people today. Because it’s a recurring expense that you anticipate and include in the month-to-month plan, it fits as a budget need in this context.

Video game purchases and concert tickets are typically one-time or occasional costs and are usually treated as wants—things you can postpone or skip. Food and shelter are essential, but the question is comparing regular, ongoing budget items, and the streaming service is the option that represents a consistent monthly expense.