Archive for the ‘Budget Building’ category

I Don’t Like Being Frugal. But I Love The Results

May 4th, 2011

There is a good post over at The Mighty Bargain Hunter about a quote from the late great Jack LaLanne.

The  article seems to suggest that it’s ok to do difficult things, like working out, because the results justify the effort.

That’s a good point, but do you REALLY want to be in a position where you are doing something you don’t like repeatedly for the rest of your life?  Maybe not.

Budgeting is one of those activities that produces great results and yet people shy away from taking control of their finances because they say it’s too hard.  So, instead of saving money, they just throw up their hands and pledge to do it “some other time” which means “never.”  Sometimes it takes a powerful wake up call, like bankruptcy, to get started on building that budget.  Of course, by then it’s a little too late.

So what’s the solution?

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Budget Help @ TheBudgeteer

May 4th, 2011

Coaching is a process designed to save you money.  Sometimes lots of money.  Try out the free BUDGET CHECKUP to have your personal budget built for you.

Your completed budget shows you areas where you can expect to find the most savings.

Image of Calculator and Money

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SAMPLE: Before and After Budget

May 2nd, 2011

Here is a simple  ”Before” and “After” comparison:

BEFORE Budget Coaching

BEFORE Budget Coaching

Notice how the focus shifts towards SAVINGS and spending more on basic healthcare.

AFTER Budget Coaching

AFTER Budget Coaching