The need to make a budget expenditure start with some advice. The second rule to fill an empty purse, found in my first post is a clear indication of the need to control our costs. And what better way can there be, than to adopt a budget? Here are some considerations:
1) To achieve our goals (a new house, a new car or raising children) we need an investment / savings, enabling us to reach our goal. And this journey begins with the preparation of a budget.
2) A budget lets you control your money and not vice versa.
3) A budget tells you if you are holding a standard of living that suit your income. The use of credit cards (revolving worse if) you do can lead to the temptation of the costs that normally could not support.
4) A budget helps you and your family to focus on common goals.
5) A budget can bring to your attention areas of unnecessary spending, and allow you to use this money to achieve your goals first.
Here, they just listed are just some examples of why we must have a budget to control our costs.
I am also preparing an Excel spreadsheet, to use and customize, allowing you to keep track of your expenses. As soon as available, will send it by mail for free to all those who request it by leaving a comment in my blog.