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Budgeting 101:: Developing and Maintaining A Personal Budget
Budgeting 101:: Developing and Maintaining A Personal Budget
Anger
Guilt
Frustration
Sense of Hopelessness
Anxiety/Fear
Avoidance
Why Budget?
Budgets are a necessity to take control of personal spending, saving, and
debt.
The loudest voices in finance come from corporations that do not have
your best interest in mind.
Many individuals don’t realize they are overspending until they are
deeply in debt.
Credit cards and easy access to funds make it easier to be mindless about
spending.
Other Assets
Liabilities
Loans Taxes Owed
Mortgages Real Estate Taxes
Home Equity Loans Unpaid Income Taxes
Vehicle Loans Quarterly Estimated
Taxes
401(k) Loans
Student Loans Other Debts
Unpaid Bills Due
Alimony
Credit Card Balances
Child Support
Miscellaneous
Creating a Net Worth
Statement
Start by listing everything that you own, even if you still
owe money on them, such as house, car, etc. ( ALL
ASSETS)
These are guidelines, not universal laws, but try not to stray too far from these figures.
Setting Your Budget Figures
6. If possible, take savings out of your paycheck before you see it.
After a while you will get used to spending on the lower
amount, while your savings grow.
7. Be a smart shopper. Don’t buy cheap items that won’t last and
don’t pay for bells and whistles that you don’t need or won’t
use.
Top 10 Personal Finance Tips
8. Know how to recognize the warning signs of too much
debt, and if you see yourself headed for trouble, act
quickly, before you ruin your credit score.