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Back to Basics: Budgeting Tips

From Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com GuideApril 11, 2010

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A budget is at the foundation of any financial plan, but unfortunately, most people don't take the time to create a budget, or have a difficult time following one. While it can be a bit daunting to sit down and go through all of your expenses and find out where you're money is going, that is the only way to completely understand your finances. Without knowing how much money you have coming in and how much is going out, and where it's going, it will be that much harder to get ahead.

Here is a basic introduction to budgeting. Once you learn the basics, you can head over to the step-by-step instructions for creating your own budget. It won't be long and you'll have a better understanding of where you're money goes, and how you can cut back so that you can fund your important financial goals.

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April 13, 2010 at 4:25 pm
(1) Mike :

Right on point, understanding where money is being spent is the first step in budgeting. I recently sat down with a friend and figuring out how much he spent on cigarettes. To his amazement (not mine) he spent 26% of his net income on cigarettes. What a waste.

April 15, 2010 at 1:08 pm
(2) Ripu Daman sharm :

We should estimate our expenses and investment in goods or anything by a time limit (either a week or month end..) so that our money can better utilize.It will reduce our fear and control our direct or indirect expenses. Budget is not form of saving money but also a superior trick for our money management.So every person used to a budget plan for easy going in life…

Thank you and have a good day..

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