Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #520475 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Synopsis
Does your credit card balance climb higher and higher every month? Are you overwhelmed by outstanding loans? Do you wish you had a better handle on the future, whether it's college funds, retirement savings, investments, or even short-term goals? No matter your financial goal, a well-defined budget is the first step to meet it. The bestselling classic "The Budget Kit" has helped hundreds of thousands of people across America develop effective budgets and gain financial freedom.In this fully updated and revised edition, you will gain the skills to control your money - and your future. Learn to: create a simple, functional system for managing your finances, with or without financial software; navigate the latest developments in the paperless world of electronic banking; discover the freedom of being able to achieve your personal and financial goals; and, make a plan to pay off debt and plan for the future. With Judy's tried-and-true guidance, you can get your spending under control and create a budget that will get you on the road to financial freedom.

Customer Reviews

A faithful companion that no one should be without!
I've been using Judy Lawrence's "Common Cents" system of budget management for probably the past 12 years or so, and it's made a big difference in how I handle my money. I track all my spending in a notebook (and in my checkbook), and then transfer these transaction details into my monthly Common Cents pages. It's made a huge difference to see at-a-glance where my money is going each month -- and you can't imagine the difference at tax time! All of this tracking takes me maybe 1-2 hours a month, so it's a minimal time investment. And I have no doubt I've saved many thousands of dollars over the years through the discipline and focus over money management that the Common Cents system has instilled. I've recommended it to friends and members of my family for many years; it just works!!

A simple tool that can make a tremendous difference.
Careful budgeting can be a crucial tool for managing your money and getting out of debt -- and this easy-to-use workbook can help you gain control of your spending and organize your records once and for all! The comprehensive worksheets and charts allow you to set financial goals, plan and monitor your spending. It even helps you organize for tax time. Inspiring stories from people who have used The Budget Kit to change their financial lives for the better will keep you motivated.