Archive for the 'Budgeting' Category

The Budget The Ultimate Financial Management Tool

A carpenter uses a set of house plans to build a house.
If he didnt the bathroom might get overlooked altogether.
Rocket Scientists would never begin construction on a new booster rocket without a detailed set of design specifications.
Yet most of us go blindly out into the world without an inkling of an idea about […]

Rebates Reward or Rip Off?

Rebates have become increasingly popular in the last few years on a lot of items and certainly on electronic items and computers.
Rebates of $20, $50 or $100 are not uncommon.
Ive even seen items advertised as free after rebate

Avoiding Impulse Spending

Answer these questions truthfully:1.
) Does your spouse or partner complain that you spend too much money?2.
) Are you surprised each month when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had?3.
) Do you have more shoes and clothes in your closet than you could ever possibly wear?4.
) Do you own every new […]

Spend Wisely to Save Money

Have you ever noticed that the things you buy every week at the grocery and hardware stores go up a few cents between shopping trips? Not by much.
just by a little each week but they continue to creep up and up.
All it takes for the price to jump up by a lot is a little […]

Why Should I Make a Budget?

You say you know where your money goes and you dont need it all written down to keep up with it? I issue you this challenge.
Keep track of every penny you spend for one month and I do mean every penny.
You will be shocked at what the itty-bitty expenses add up to.
Take the […]