News — budgeting

Have you thought that maybe you should start a family budget? There are many who have asked themselves that very same question, and then decided they would really do it. Most folks never really think about it very seriously; they just move on to something else. Many don’t know exactly how to start, so they really never do. Others feel that it will require a lot of work, which makes them lose interest. Others are just too lazy to try, or are lacking in motivation. Are these types of explanations really valid? Are they really convincing? Were the reasons for...

Learning to budget your expenses and income is one of the most important ways you can get help with debt problems. But debt in its very definition works against budgeting and of course most of us have more experience with debt and its results than we have with the budgeting process. Essentially a personal or family budget consists of mapping your current expenses versus your current income. It shows how much extra income you have (if any), what your expenses are, and when they occur. By following a budget, you can avoid some of the pitfalls that come with debt....

Is it possible to save money while planning your perfect wedding? The answer to this is a resounding yes! Many couples are unaware of the money saving opportunities available when it comes to planning their big day and unfortunately thousands of newlyweds end over budget and begin married life with horrendous debts. So, how can you save money during the planning and preparation of your wedding? Wedding Planner Maria Kirk from Pazazz Weddings has devised a list of 10 ideas to get you started. 1. Realistic Budget Calculations When it comes to setting a budget many couples are unrealistic about...

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Corporate budgeting used to be simple: review fixed costs once a year, control variable expenses as much as possible, calculate the ROI on capital expenditures and relax until the end of the fiscal year. The goal was clear and easily quantified (though not so easily achieved): maximize profit. Smart organizations are adding three elements to the post-recession budgeting process: • Mitigate risk• Align the budget with corporate strategy• Make budgeting an ongoing, rather than annual, process In addition, more and more companies are moving to zero-based budgeting: that is, rather than looking at the previous year’s budget and adding and...