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Budgeting

Create a plan for spending and saving so you can work toward your goals.

Why should I try to avoid debt or pay it off quickly?

What are my goals? A checklist

Budget questions for people who work part of the year

Saving for big purchases, vacations or other items can be made easy with our budgeting tips and worksheets.

How can a budget help me balance spending and saving?

Chapter 1:
Where does the money go?
Chapter 2:
How do I make a budget?
Chapter 3:
How can I cut my spending?
Chapter 4:
How much should I save each month?
Chapter 5:
How can I make it easier to save money?
Chapter 6:
How can I budget when my income changes or I have lots of debt?

How do I get the money to buy a car?

Chapter 1:
What are the best ways to pay for a car?
Chapter 2:
What common mistakes should I avoid when buying a car?
Chapter 3:
What will it really cost to own a car?
Chapter 4:
Should I borrow from a car dealer or a bank to buy a car?
Chapter 5:
Is leasing a car a good choice for me?

How can I save money when I take a vacation?

Chapter 1:
How do I budget and save for a vacation?
Chapter 2:
How do I reduce my travel costs?
Chapter 3:
How do I reduce the other costs of my trip?
Chapter 4:
How can a timeshare help me save money?
Chapter 5:
How do I spot a vacation scam?
Chapter 6:
How do I protect myself from vacation scams?

How do I get ready financially to leave home?

A gift giving guide to control my spending

Chapter 1:
How can I control my spending over the holiday season?
Chapter 2:
10 tips to keep holiday spending on track
Chapter 3:
Gift giving worksheet and budget
Chapter 4:
How do I budget for birthday gifts and parties?

Related tools & topics

	Case study: Balancing saving, spending and paying debt: Dave’s story
	Worksheet: What's your budget?
	Case study: Finding extra money to save: The Maleks’ story
	Video: Track your spending: Funny Money Track-o-matic
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