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HOW TO CREATE A

MONTHLYBUDGET

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Understanding budget creation and management is instrumental in achieving financial freedom.

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Here are four tips on creating a budget for financial success.

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Set a Budget

Step 1: Calculate your fixed monthly bills.

Fixed expense examples include: rent, car payment, student loans, insurance, utilities, and credit card payments.

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Set a Budget

Step 2: Calculate your variable monthly expenses.

Variable expense examples include: groceries, clothing, haircuts, entertainment, and gifts.

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Set a Budget

Step 3: Determine discretionary income.

Subtract monthly expenses from take-home pay.

Decide your monthly savings goal.

If you wish to save more, review and cut back on variable expenses.

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Set a Budget

Step 4: Build in savings.

Include your monthly savings goal as a fixed expense in your monthly budget.

Consider setting up automatic transfers into a savings account.

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:: TIP :: Cutting back on variable expenses is a great way to save money. Use our Household Cash Flow Tracker to help manage your expenses.

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Plan for Emergencies

Set up an emergency savings fund to cover for unexpected purchases or financial situations.

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Plan for Emergencies

Eventually, aim for saving the equivalent of three to six months’ of living expenses.

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Plan for Emergencies

Keep the emergency savings fund separate so it is more difficult to transfer funds to your checking account.

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Limit Your Debt

Avoid making any purchases you can’t pay for right away.

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Limit Your Debt

Prioritize paying off high-interest credit card debt.

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Limit Your Debt

It may make sense to take advantage of student loan grace periods by paying off credit card debt or contributing more to your savings.

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Save for Retirement

The earlier you start saving, the longer investments grow.

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Save for Retirement

Take advantage of company-offered 401k savings plans, or consider a Roth or Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

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Save for Retirement

Reassess your budget regularly to ensure largest contributions within your means.

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Finances can get off track from time to time. Creating a realistic budget can help develop smart lifelong financial habits.

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