Making a Budget

 

What is a budget?

A budget is a plan you write down to decide how you will spend your money each month.

A budget helps you make sure you will have enough money every month. Without a budget, you might run out of money before your next paycheck.

A budget shows you:

  • how much money you make

  • how you spend your money

Why do I want a budget?

A budget helps you decide:

  • what you must spend your money on

  • if you can spend less money on some things and more money on other things

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