Managing Your Money
Getting Started with a Budget
A collection of links to help you get started with a budget. Articles answer the questions: Why do you need a budget? How do you use a budget?
Budgeting for gifts
Don’t forget to budget for gifts. Included is my spreadsheet for maintaining your gifts budget.
Keeping your household’s financial records can be as easy as writing a check
Personal finance software makes budgeting, planning, and spending as easy as writing a few checks.
6 Steps to a Working Budget
Budgets are an essential element of well-managed household finances. Just as you know that if you overeat too often, you’re going to gain weight, you should know that if you don’t set limits with your spending, you’re going to end up in debt. Included is a household budget template.
