Budgeting money the right way

We all learn about money, but very few of us are taught about budgeting money. We learn how to count, how to use money and the general concept of money, but we don't learn how to budget money.

We leave school and enter the world of work excited at the prospect of having a paycheque at the end of the week or the end of the month, but often find it difficult to make that paycheque last until the next pay day.

It's so easy to mismanage our money, letting it slip through our fingers, but it doesn't have to be that way. By taking control of our spending and learning how to budget, we don't have to live paycheque to paycheque.

Whether you need help on how to budget or want to understanding different types of budgeting such as envelope budgeting or zero based budgeting, you'll find plenty of articles right here. Start learning about budgeting now using the articles below.

Articles on budgeting money

How to budget money: part one
Learn four simple steps will show you where to start when setting up a budget from scratch, including details about monthly income and outgoings. Part one covers understanding your incomings and outgoings.

How to budget money: part two
Part two covers reviewing and revising your budget along with how to actually live within your means.

A simple sample budget
Get started with a simple, printable sample budget.

How living on a budget can change your life
Some positive thinking to keep your budgeting on track.

Making a budget work for you
Discover ways of making a budget work for you. Drastic changes or small steps?

Understanding the budgeting process
Getting to grips with the budgeting process can be tricky, but this simple guide makes it easy.

How to make a budget and stick to it
Sticking to a budget is definitely the hardest part when learning how to make a budget, but there are lots of little tricks you can use to help yourself stay on track financially.

Why personal budget planning is important
Discover why personal budget planning is important and why you should be doing it.

Why personal financial management is the key to your success
Learn how compound interest and other tools will help you with your personal finance management.

How daily compound interest works and who uses it
Daily compound interest sounds – and actually is – a bit confusing. We’re here to take away some of the mystery and to show you what this type of interest calculation means for you.

Student Loans Company – Things you should know before you apply
The Student Loans Company can be frustrating for students to deal with. Before you sign on a loan, here’s information you need to know about why you want a loan and how to deal with the company that writes them.

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