Helps for Keepng the Family Budget in Line
Filed in archive Saving on February 19, 2010
© akk_rusAfter you create a budget, you will find that there will suddenly come a lot of things that will try to get you to break it. Whether it is kids, sudden aspirations to buy something you saw in a window, a magazine or store, or something that you would like to do, you will definitely be faced with a situation that demands more money be spent. Here are a few budget tips to help you avoid those problems.
Be careful of trying to buy your way into better moods. This may include spending money for comfort foods or other items. If you shop to relax, this will quickly ruin a family budget, and you will certainly want to find a new hobby.
Another great budget tip, is to leave the kids at home when you shop. This can save money, enable you to spend less, and it can help you provide them with more nourishing meals, too.
One more hint comes from OurFamilyBudget.com worth using, is to "Ask yourself if it's worth going into debt for, or just how far it will stretch the family budget" before you buy.
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Response from:
Shaun McGowan
(02/22/10 2:33am)
A budget affects everyone in the household. As you prepare your family budget make sure not to “spend” every dime. There will always be emergencies or sudden and unexpected expenses.
Response from:
Ian
(02/26/10 5:10pm)
Another awesome tool you can use for your budget is at http://www.mydoughball.com.
Check it out today! It;'s made wonders in our family's budget and financial situation. You will not be disappointed!
Check it out today! It;'s made wonders in our family's budget and financial situation. You will not be disappointed!
Response from:
Chris Chase
(04/11/10 2:14pm)
Great post!
I've been looking for ways to economize and when my cell contract was up, I got a Net10 phone. I pay 10¢ a minute and 3¢ for texts. It's a terrific value and there's no contract or overages.
Highly recommended!
I've been looking for ways to economize and when my cell contract was up, I got a Net10 phone. I pay 10¢ a minute and 3¢ for texts. It's a terrific value and there's no contract or overages.
Highly recommended!
Response from:
Frank Lee
(07/31/10 1:02pm)
I agree with Chris. I looked ruthlessly at my “fixed” expenses and decided that in this day and age, having a land-line makes no sense so I just use my cell phone. Then I looked at that and decided to go prepaid. I tried T-Mobile but the service was quite poor. Then I got Net10 and struck gold. No contract and very good coverage.
You don’t have to get net10. Whatever works best for you is what you need to use, but the point is to look hard at your expenses. You can usually find some place to cut!
Blessings!
You don’t have to get net10. Whatever works best for you is what you need to use, but the point is to look hard at your expenses. You can usually find some place to cut!
Blessings!
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