What Is a Budget Surplus? A budget surplus is when a government, business or individual brings in more money than is spent in a given period. It's the opposite of a budget deficit, which is when an entity spends more than it collects. Often, when people talk about budget surpluses and deficits, they're referring to the national deficit or surplus. More @Wikipedia
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