MAIN Your MoneyBudgeting

"If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall..." said the wise old man who probably learned it the hard way.

Making sure that your outgo does not exceed your income is what budgeting is all about. Manage your money smart and there's no telling where you'll go or what dreams you can make reality.

Get your finances in shape with our guide to personal money management with tips, tutorials, and how-to's for everybody in the family - from the head of the household to the college-bound who may be on their own financially for the very first time...

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More about budgeting around the Web:

Personal Finance > Money 101: Making A Budget - CNN and Money Magazine pool their knowledge for this basic primer in money management. The budget section is number 2 out of 23 lessons to help you learn to make your money work for you. Ease of navigation, clear concepts and easy to follow advice place this one at the top of our list.

Introduction to Personal Finance - This is an excellent four-part article on budgeting and investing including forum feedback and discussion. All text, no graphics makes for less than optimal visual appeal, but the information and forum are first rate.

How To Create A Financial Budget - Free Financial Advice offers just that - no software to buy, no program fees, just good solid information with a few tools to help you learn how to budget, get debt free and even begin saving for your long range goals. Not a fancy site; the focus is on clear, easy to find information.

Tips to Organize Life - Money Management 101 - Take these tips from a working mom with hard-earned advice on avoiding debt, managing a family budget and savings account, with downloadable budget worksheet.

Family Finances - A Family Budget - Family oriented information on how to get everyone to pitch-in.

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