Money Saving Monday: Set a Budget (and Stick to it)

Last week I introduced a new series, Money Saving Monday, and the first post I shared was to set financial goals. However, you cannot meet financial goals without a budget– and sticking to a budget. Creating a budget is a big topic and there’s so many different ways to set up and handle a budget.

I’ve rounded up some great tips and articles for creating a budget. Here’s a few:

• Build a Better Budget in 5 Minutes Flat
• How to Create a Realistic (and Stick to) a Realistic Budget with Mint
• How to Make a Personal Budget on Excel
• 8 Steps to Creating a Personal Budget
• Budget Basics- Setting Up A Budget
• 12 Steps for How to Make a Budget- Personal Budgeting Tips for First Timers

If you don’t have a budget or a good handle of current expenses, you will have a slim chance meeting your financial goals. You need to know where you are spending your money and where you are wasting your money. Also, if you have a budget, when was the last time you revaluated your budget?

Do you have any tips to share about setting up or maintaining a budget?

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