Budget
How to Set Up a Budget – and Stick to It! Determine how much you have to spend (income) One of the first and most important steps to establishing a budget is to realistically look at how much money you have coming in. You typically know how much your paycheck if for every week, that’s [...]
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You’ve analyzed your past expenses, put them into spreadsheets, loaded Quicken with all of your data and come up with a budget. Now what? The tough part! You actually have to stick to your budget and put your plans into action. This is easier said than done. In many cases you will have forgotten about your budget and your financial goals 6 months or a year down the road. How do you keep this from happening to you?
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Budgets are often viewed as necessary for those who are financially burdened or for the poor. However, budgets can and should be used by everyone, regardless of age or financial status.
Read More...Budgeting Can Be Your Key to Financial Stability
It is no secret that consumers these days are carrying more and more debt. At the same time, personal savings rates have never been lower. It does not take a financial expert to see the problem with this situation. As consumers take on more and more debt, even the smallest financial setback can quickly spell disaster. One of the simplest ways to get a handle on debt is through the judicious use of a realistic monthly budget.
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