personal budgeting Archives
managing electronic bills
I’m a huge fan of going paperless when it comes to bills. I confess that I HATE filing and my previous employers will confirm that filing is not a talent of mine. I’m surprised however, at how many companies still don’t have online billing. I have contacted our electricity provider and credit card company and [...]
the backup plan
Creating a backup plan helps curb spending when temptation comes knocking.
Household Budget Analysis For 2009
How did you go in 2009? After doing our budget analysis for last year, I thought I would share with you how we went, and the information that can be gleaned from keeping a budget.
Using The PMT Function In Excel To Calculate Monthly Debt Repayments
Calculating your loan repayments using Excel 2007
How Liquid Are You?
Use the current and liquid ratios to track your progress out of debt and into wealth.
Tracking How Much You’re Not Spending
Keeping a record of what you’re not spending you’re money on can be as insightful as tracking what you are spending it on.
Review: Quicken Personal 2009 – Personal Financial Software
Review of Quicken Personal 2009 and a description of it’s features with screenshots.
How Much are you Worth?
Calculating your net worth gives you a simple yet powerful tool to use for wealth creation.
An Update to the Envelope Budgeting System
A modern update of the traditional envelope budgeting system.
Using Your Budget to Monitor Your Progress
How to use your budget to take control of your personal finances and achieve your financial goals.



