Reader Budget Tips - Part 2

In September we looked at the first three steps to the budgeting process. This month we wanted to share some reader feedback. For those looking for the Cliff Notes version of our reader feedback, the key points are listed below. Interestingly, all of these comments fall under at least one of the key financial principles we covered in our June newsletter:

Give first
Have a plan
Know where you are
Wait before making big decisions
Give and save before spending
Have a finish line
Be disciplined
Be content

Those points pretty well cover all the important basic financial issues. To determine which tips might be helpful to you, ask “Do I” or “Am I” before each statement. If you can answer “yes” to each one, then you are on the right financial track. If not, then determine the next step to successfully improve in those areas.

One interesting suggestion was to equalize giving and saving which could be helpful for those who might need some balance on one side or the other.

Next month we will look at Step Four of the budgeting process – Tracking Your Progress.

Planning Tips

Saving money, saving time – Do you have any quick tips that have saved you money, time, or both? Send us your best suggestions/ideas and we will send you a $5.00 Starbucks gift card if we use the tip in the newsletter. Here are some tips from our staff.

In the News

Follow the money – an interesting article examining how the media looks at economic news.

Working Families Tax Relief Act – a summary of the recent tax legislation and how it will affect you.

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