budget 101

Budgeting 101: The Resources

by Christina Brown May 22, 2009

There is a reason I’ve called my series Budgeting 101.  It’s meant to be a very simple, Cliffs Notes version on budgeting. Here’s what we’ve covered: Budgeting 101: Start By Tracking Your Expenses Budgeting 101: The Guts to Change Budgeting 101: Cutting Expenses Budgeting 101:  Boosting Income And now I leave you with additional resources…. [...]

Budgeting 101: Boosting Income

by Christina Brown May 21, 2009

Increasing your income is often more challenging than cutting expenses, but even in this crummy economy, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done. There are obvious ways to increase your income:  get a promotion, get a different/better job, or get a second job. But there are also some not-so-obvious ways to increase your cash flow. [...]

Budgeting 101: Cutting Expenses

by Christina Brown May 20, 2009

It may not sound like much fun, but learning to cut expenses can actually be far more beneficial to your finances than trying to take on a second income or find a better paying job. Take a look at your spending habits and find the guts to change. What things on that list are needs? [...]

Budgeting 101: The Guts to Change

by Christina Brown May 19, 2009

After you’ve been tracking your expenses for at least a month, you should take a hard look at your income, too. This is the part that takes courage.  Many people will find out that their expenses exceed their income or that they are truly living paycheck to paycheck.  Don’t fret!  This is why you’re starting [...]

Budgeting 101: Start by Tracking Your Expenses

by Christina Brown May 18, 2009

Are you overwhelmed by bills? Do you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck? Are you sick of not being able to save for the future? You may need a budget. Okay, take a deep breath. Budgeting is a lot of work, but it’s a lot less scary than letting your money control your life. [...]