Budgeting

Articles on Money Q&A about budgeting and how it affects and interacts with personal finances.

What Budgeting System Works For You And Your Family?

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There are so many different budgeting tools and systems that you can use to help you manage your finances. We often get pigeonholed into one favorite system or another. Or, we only consider one option as the “right” way to budget. But, what budgeting system works best for you? How do you balance your checkbook? Balancing Your Checkbook Through The 1-800 Number I had this amazing conversation with a coworker last week, and it struck a chord with me and inspired a little bit of a revelation. I used to always joke with my wife. When I met her over 14 years ago in college, she was balancing her checkbook not with the typical register and reconciling method that so … Read more

Top 3 Way You to Can Create a Cash Only Budget

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How You to Can Create a Cash Only Budget

This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. A new report from the Federal Reserve found that, as of June 2017, the amount of outstanding credit card debt in the United States is at the highest level it has ever reached in the country’s history. The previous record was set in April 2008 – just before the recession – but now that the economy has vastly improved, why is there so much credit card debt in the U.S.? Some economists have argued the ease of access to credit cards has led to our personal debts spiraling out of control. After all, the flashy advertisements for 0% introductory … Read more

There Are Two Parts To Your Budget Equation

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Reasons to Add Fun Money to Your Budget

Many people only consider reducing their expenses when times are tight. But, there is only so much your budget can take in the way of belt-tightening. There are two sides to the budget equation. Another way to tackle the problem is to look at the other side of the equation. You can help your struggling finances by increasing your income as well. Understanding The Accounting Equation Or Budget Equation On the first day of an accounting class in college, the professor put the accounting equation on the board. It is an equation that drives the financial world. Assets – Liabilities = Equity. To put it another way in a budgeting aspect, your income – your costs = what’s left at … Read more

How to Budget – Getting Started Budgeting with Your First Budget

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Best Way to Budget with Irregular Income

Do you know how to budget? A lot of people hate the B word. I have to admit it myself that I do not enjoy budgeting. Many people try to fake it by simply calling it a “spending plan”. But, budgeting is a great way to make sure that you have enough money to pay the bills each month. It is also a way for you to save for different financial goals you may have in life like retiring early, finishing your bucket list, or sending your children to college. The hardest part of budgeting may be simply starting. So many people do not know where to start or how to get going. Keeping track of the money you spend … Read more

How to Run a Household Like a Business and Maintaining a Budget

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Running a Household Like A Business

When you assume the responsibility of running a household, you also must take an accounting of the costs it takes to make a house a home. In effect, how to run a household can be likened to running a business if you want your home life to be successful. That is why budgeting is so important in maintaining your home for you and your family. For example, just like a business, you should take an inventory of all those items you have on hand in your home for insurance and financial purposes. How to Run a Household Like a Business The Importance of Documents and Record Keeping Just like a business too, you should also keep an inventory and take an … Read more