Saturday, September 26, 2009
How to Create Your Own Budget and Get Rid of Debt
Creating a practical budget is a vital part of becoming debt free. Understanding what your income and expenses are and taking more control over your spending is core part of becoming financially free.
When you’re in debt, it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, alleviating your debt is simple if you form a structured budget plan.
A simple budget is how much money you are earning minus how much you are spending. Doing a budget is a great way to get a good look at where you can reduce your outgoings and Get Out of DEBT.
Start with your earnings: Your first list will consist of your earnings. You need to write down all of your income streams so that you can determine how much it is you are really making. Once you write down what you get from each, add them up and write down your total. This will be your first list.
Your second list is going to be your expenses.
Your expenses are divided into three groups: The Scheduled Expenses, the Living Expenses and the Unexpected Expenses.
The Scheduled Expenses are going to consist of those expenses that you take out of your bank account and your credit card each month. This includes car payments, insurance payments, utility bills, loan repayment, mortgage payments and medical expenses. Anything deducted from your account regularly each month is going to go on this list. Check which items you can eliminate to Get out of Debt soon. Once you have it all written down, it is time for you to add them up and write down the total of your Scheduled expenses.
The Living Expenses consist of cell phone bill, electricity, credit card payments, clothing, gardening, toys, baby sitting, school fees, dry cleaning, gardening and all other expenses like that cup of coffee that you like to buy each morning and the movies that you rent every Friday night. You need to list all those expenses and to write them down as well. These are your living expenses, so you have to have to total those expenses too and again see which one you can eliminate in order to get out of DEBT.
The Unexpected Expenses consist of unpredictably expenses like: dental expenses, special purchasing of computer, furniture, travel and vacation expenses and special presents. You have to budget for those expenses too.
The Budget - Once you have all your expenses totals, compare them with your earning.
A simple budget is how much money you are earning minus how much you are spending. Doing a budget is a great way to get a good look at where you can reduce your outgoings.
Now you can really be in control of your money since you have all the figures in front of you and you can decide for yourself which expenses are unnecessary and which ones you would like to eliminate in order to be on top of your budget and get out of DEBT.
Keeping good records can help the individual put the money spent into perspective. Keeping up with all the expenses, bills and other receipts helps determine where the money is going. This information is crucial in sticking to a budget and also ensuring that money is not being wasted. The type of system is not important, just so that it is organized, categorized and easy to work with.
Having a practical Budget is one of the steps to Get Out of DEBT.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
How to Alleviate Your Credit Card Debt
With today’s economy, there are millions of people in the United States and in many other countries who are struggling with debt. It is easy to become overwhelmed with debt, with credit cards being the major factor of debt.
Credit cards are tempting to people because they almost view credit cards as free money, until they receive the bill. Most people don’t take the high interest rates that come along with credit cards into consideration when they begin using them.
When used responsibly, credit cards are not a bad thing. However, they can make or break the credit score of individuals depending on the manor in which they are used.
When you’re in debt, it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, alleviating your debt is simple if you start elimination credit cards and credit card debt
so you are left with one credit card that will be used for emergencies.
In order to eliminate credit cards, one should start paying them off.
When paying off credit card debt, you should focus on paying off the credit card that contains has the smallest amount of debt. Than eliminate the cards with the highest percentage rate of interest. This is important because the interest rates increase your
debt tremendously.
The steps to eliminate credit cards are:
The most important step is to stop using your credit cards altogether, pay only in cash.
Pay as much as you can to your credit card account each month and start a system of paying off credit cards so you will be left with only one credit card.
Pay all balances due on your credit cards. Pay as much as you can. Pay off the credit cards with the smallest amount due or those with the highest interest rates first.
Once you have paid off a balance on a credit card, you should close out the account to avoid allowing yourself to get back into the same situation in the future and avoid having credit card debt.
Keep one credit card for emergencies; be sure to keep the card with the most favorable terms, such as the card with the lowest interest rate and a lower spending limit. A lower spending limit will keep you from using the card frequently, and allow you to reserve the available balance.
Start using cash instead of credit cards.
It is very easy to buy with a credit card; you do NOT feel like you are spending money when you sign for your purchases. A signature does not register in our minds as actual money but it adds up to your credit card debt.
But when you are paying for things with cash (real money), you feel like you are actually spending money (because you are!). You can count the money and see right away how much is left in your wallet. As a result, you limit yourself to what you can afford and you spend only the money you have.
If you wish never to have any credit card debt, eliminate all your credit cards and open a Debit account.
A debit card is a good alternative to credit card. Debit card is similar to cash; you can spend only the money you have in your account, thereby preventing you from getting into debt and specially credit card debt.
For more Money Tips, claim your free Ebook showing you simple action steps for managing money and debt in today uncertain times...and become debt free http://budurl.com/outofdebt
Credit cards are tempting to people because they almost view credit cards as free money, until they receive the bill. Most people don’t take the high interest rates that come along with credit cards into consideration when they begin using them.
When used responsibly, credit cards are not a bad thing. However, they can make or break the credit score of individuals depending on the manor in which they are used.
When you’re in debt, it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, alleviating your debt is simple if you start elimination credit cards and credit card debt
so you are left with one credit card that will be used for emergencies.
In order to eliminate credit cards, one should start paying them off.
When paying off credit card debt, you should focus on paying off the credit card that contains has the smallest amount of debt. Than eliminate the cards with the highest percentage rate of interest. This is important because the interest rates increase your
debt tremendously.
The steps to eliminate credit cards are:
The most important step is to stop using your credit cards altogether, pay only in cash.
Pay as much as you can to your credit card account each month and start a system of paying off credit cards so you will be left with only one credit card.
Pay all balances due on your credit cards. Pay as much as you can. Pay off the credit cards with the smallest amount due or those with the highest interest rates first.
Once you have paid off a balance on a credit card, you should close out the account to avoid allowing yourself to get back into the same situation in the future and avoid having credit card debt.
Keep one credit card for emergencies; be sure to keep the card with the most favorable terms, such as the card with the lowest interest rate and a lower spending limit. A lower spending limit will keep you from using the card frequently, and allow you to reserve the available balance.
Start using cash instead of credit cards.
It is very easy to buy with a credit card; you do NOT feel like you are spending money when you sign for your purchases. A signature does not register in our minds as actual money but it adds up to your credit card debt.
But when you are paying for things with cash (real money), you feel like you are actually spending money (because you are!). You can count the money and see right away how much is left in your wallet. As a result, you limit yourself to what you can afford and you spend only the money you have.
If you wish never to have any credit card debt, eliminate all your credit cards and open a Debit account.
A debit card is a good alternative to credit card. Debit card is similar to cash; you can spend only the money you have in your account, thereby preventing you from getting into debt and specially credit card debt.
For more Money Tips, claim your free Ebook showing you simple action steps for managing money and debt in today uncertain times...and become debt free http://budurl.com/outofdebt
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
How to Create Your Own Budget and Get Rid of Debt
Creating a practical budget is a vital part of becoming debt free. Understanding what your income and expenses are and taking more control over your spending is core part of becoming financially free.
When you’re in debt, it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, alleviating your debt is simple if you form a structured budget plan.
A simple budget is how much money you are earning minus how much you are spending. Doing a budget is a great way to get a good look at where you can reduce your outgoings and Get Out of DEBT.
Start with your earnings: Your first list will consist of your earnings. You need to write down all of your income streams so that you can determine how much it is you are really making. Once you write down what you get from each, add them up and write down your total. This will be your first list.
Your second list is going to be your expenses.
Your expenses are divided into three groups: The Scheduled Expenses, the Living Expenses and the Unexpected Expenses.
The Scheduled Expenses are going to consist of those expenses that you take out of your bank account and your credit card each month. This includes car payments, insurance payments, utility bills, loan repayment, mortgage payments and medical expenses. Anything deducted from your account regularly each month is going to go on this list. Check which items you can eliminate to Get Out of Debt soon. Once you have it all written down, it is time for you to add them up and write down the total of your Scheduled expenses.
The Living Expenses consist of cell phone bill, electricity, credit card payments, clothing, gardening, toys, baby sitting, school fees, dry cleaning, gardening and all other expenses like that cup of coffee that you like to buy each morning and the movies that you rent every Friday night. You need to list all those expenses and to write them down as well. These are your living expenses, so you have to have to total those expenses too and again see which one you can eliminate in order to get out of DEBT.
The Unexpected Expenses consist of unpredictably expenses like: dental expenses, special purchasing of computer, furniture, travel and vacation expenses and special presents. You have to budget for those expenses too.
The Budget - Once you have all your expenses totals, compare them with your earning.
A simple budget is how much money you are earning minus how much you are spending. Doing a budget is a great way to get a good look at where you can reduce your outgoings.
Now you can really be in control of your money since you have all the figures in front of you and you can decide for yourself which expenses are unnecessary and which ones you would like to eliminate in order to be on top of your budget and get out of DEBT.
Keeping good records can help the individual put the money spent into perspective. Keeping up with all the expenses, bills and other receipts helps determine where the money is going. This information is crucial in sticking to a budget and also ensuring that money is not being wasted. The type of system is not important, just so that it is organized, categorized and easy to work with.
Having a practical Budget is one of the steps to Get Out of DEBT.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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you need in order to get DEBT FREE.
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you need in order to get DEBT FREE.
Everyone can do it, take the first step – watch the video.
Take action and get on the path to your financial success.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Be Forgiven, Settle Credit Card Debt
Friday, July 3, 2009
Simple Steps To be Debt FREE
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Money Management Tip
Money Management Tip:
NEVER MISS A PAYMENT
Never miss a payment to avoid bank charges and pay your bills on time to avoid late payment fees.
Create yourself a reminder and alert system.
NEVER MISS A PAYMENT
Never miss a payment to avoid bank charges and pay your bills on time to avoid late payment fees.
Create yourself a reminder and alert system.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Would You like a Passionate Love Affair with Your Money?
Would you like to have a passionate love affair with your Money? Would you like to know how?
If you are tired of being in debt and struggling to keep on top of your finances, if you are tired of arguing about money and you would like to change your situation and stay on top of your expenses; you are in the right place.
You probably think that good money management is about being born with money or maybe being rich but it has nothing to do with how much money you have or how much money you earn. It is all about how you spend it.
It is about money habits; it is a lifestyle and a way of life.
Most wealthy people have many assets but yet, they don’t drive a brand new car every year and don’t jet around the world. Most of the time you can’t even recognize them as millionaires, they are careful with their spending, they never overspend, they live below their means and make a special point to save.
Wealthy people live frugal lifestyle: they live in average neighbourhood, in average houses, don’t buy expensive boat, watches, or suits and most don’t even buy new cars. They always shop for bargain, doesn’t matter how much money they have and will negotiate for the best deal.
That is the way they can live below their means and save. Most of the wealthy people that live in expensive neighbourhood or buy new cars do so after they become rich. They always direct all their attention to saving and good investments.
Planning, saving and spending carefully are some of the basics in managing money and reaching financial freedom.
I was able to apply some simple and proven money rules and succeed with my finance.
Was it because I was a genius? “NO” it was because I followed simple formulas.
There is a simple success formula that everyone can follow and succeed; it is a matter of following a proven formula.
This Formula is all about Money Management; Personal Budget, Credit Management, everyday Money Management, Money Goals, Taking Action and the right Mindset.
Knowing that I can pass this formula to others and they can succeed too – get me very excited!
If you are tired of being in debt and struggling to keep on top of your finances, if you are tired of arguing about money and you would like to change your situation and stay on top of your expenses; you are in the right place.
You probably think that good money management is about being born with money or maybe being rich but it has nothing to do with how much money you have or how much money you earn. It is all about how you spend it.
It is about money habits; it is a lifestyle and a way of life.
Most wealthy people have many assets but yet, they don’t drive a brand new car every year and don’t jet around the world. Most of the time you can’t even recognize them as millionaires, they are careful with their spending, they never overspend, they live below their means and make a special point to save.
Wealthy people live frugal lifestyle: they live in average neighbourhood, in average houses, don’t buy expensive boat, watches, or suits and most don’t even buy new cars. They always shop for bargain, doesn’t matter how much money they have and will negotiate for the best deal.
That is the way they can live below their means and save. Most of the wealthy people that live in expensive neighbourhood or buy new cars do so after they become rich. They always direct all their attention to saving and good investments.
Planning, saving and spending carefully are some of the basics in managing money and reaching financial freedom.
I was able to apply some simple and proven money rules and succeed with my finance.
Was it because I was a genius? “NO” it was because I followed simple formulas.
There is a simple success formula that everyone can follow and succeed; it is a matter of following a proven formula.
This Formula is all about Money Management; Personal Budget, Credit Management, everyday Money Management, Money Goals, Taking Action and the right Mindset.
Knowing that I can pass this formula to others and they can succeed too – get me very excited!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Money Tip
Follow your expenses: collect all receipts for good money management.
When you see the total of your expenses, you can decide in which area you can save.
When you see the total of your expenses, you can decide in which area you can save.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tip of The Day
Tip of The Day:
Check prices in different shops, you will be surprised how much you can save by shopping around.
Edna
Check prices in different shops, you will be surprised how much you can save by shopping around.
Edna
Tips for Financial Success
Re article advertised in USnews 28/5/09
Tips for Financial Success
Enjoyed the article and enjoyed to see that there are still people who think like me.
I have lived all my life upon those principles: never live above your means, save as much as you can, never pay top dollar for anything, shop around, teach your kids the value of each dollar, in short: stretch your dollar further.
Following all those principals I have achieved my financial freedom. Everyone can achieve it, it doesn’t matter how much money you earn the only thing that matter is how much money you save and if you spend less than what you earn.
Over the years I helped many people to manage their money or as I call it: to have a passionate love affair with their money. I am very passionate about this Money Method which I is part of my everyday life.
I believe that the only way to manage your money is to learn the old fashion way of stretch your dollar further by saving and invest for the future. Everyone can do it, it is easy, and you just have to apply it.
Edna
Tips for Financial Success
Enjoyed the article and enjoyed to see that there are still people who think like me.
I have lived all my life upon those principles: never live above your means, save as much as you can, never pay top dollar for anything, shop around, teach your kids the value of each dollar, in short: stretch your dollar further.
Following all those principals I have achieved my financial freedom. Everyone can achieve it, it doesn’t matter how much money you earn the only thing that matter is how much money you save and if you spend less than what you earn.
Over the years I helped many people to manage their money or as I call it: to have a passionate love affair with their money. I am very passionate about this Money Method which I is part of my everyday life.
I believe that the only way to manage your money is to learn the old fashion way of stretch your dollar further by saving and invest for the future. Everyone can do it, it is easy, and you just have to apply it.
Edna
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tip of the Day
The Tip of the day is: Stretch your Dollar Further.
How can you save a dollar in order to have more dollars for something else -
enough Dollars for everything you want.
Have a nice day with more Dollars.
Edna
How can you save a dollar in order to have more dollars for something else -
enough Dollars for everything you want.
Have a nice day with more Dollars.
Edna
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Stretch Your Dollar Further - 10 Food Shopping Tips
I would like to give you some SHOPPING TIPS for extra savings:
1. Save Money - Never go shopping hungry.
2. Plan menus before you shop.
3. Check your pantry and fridge before heading to the store.
4. Save on store special reduced price items.
5. Compare unit price.
6. Save on store brands items.
7. save by using coupons.
8. Shop at cheaper store
9. Check the lower shelves at the supermarket for cheaper items.
10. Shop late in the day - it is the best shopping time for marked down items and savings.
There are so many more tips to give you, for more information you can check my website: www.theekgmoneymethod.com
or you can listen to the completely FREE audio: www.theekgmethod.com
Don't forget to tell me what you think about this blog, will love to hear from you.
Edna
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Imagine You Could Have More Money... 6 Simple Money Secrets
Would you like to have more Money in your pocket?
Would you like to know how to do it?
Hi, my name is Edna and I love to give advice about money.
I have been in business for 25 years and managed
all the finances in that successful business. I have great
experience in how to manage money,how to control
money and how to have more money - doesn't matter
what your earnings are.
I also love to help people and when I thought about it,
I said to myself that I can incorporate the two things:
money and helping people.
So I started my program of: The EKG Money Method.
EKG stands for: Earn it, Keep it and Grow it,
you can find all about it at: www.theekgmethod.com
Here are six simple money secrets that you can use:
Secret 1 - The single most important step to manage
your money and to reach your financial success
is PLANNING and setting Money GOALS for Yourself..
Secret 2 - The most effective way to stay on top of
your expenses is by minimizing your expenses.
Secret 3 - How to master your finances by budgeting
your money.
Secret 4 - The one skill you must master in order
to put more money in your pocket is SAVING.
Secret 5 - Take steps to have your credit card
debt disappear.
Secret 6 - The single most important answer to
a financially brighter future is managing your
money successfully.
If you wish to know more about money management,
you can log onto www.theekgmoneymethod.com
I love to teach people and I love to help people
to get to their financial freedom.
THE EKG will show you :
change your mindset and you could change your life.
If you wish to change your mindset, I have the right
tool for you: The EKG Affirmations.
This is a CD with affirmations that will keep you in the
right mindset.
The affirmations are all about managing your money.
I am the creator and the voice on this CD.
you can find it at: www.theekgmethod.com/affirmations
You can also listen to my free audio at: www.theekgmethod.com
It's absolutely free!
I have so many more MONEY secrets and tips....
I will share them with you soon...
Edna
Would you like to know how to do it?
Hi, my name is Edna and I love to give advice about money.
I have been in business for 25 years and managed
all the finances in that successful business. I have great
experience in how to manage money,how to control
money and how to have more money - doesn't matter
what your earnings are.
I also love to help people and when I thought about it,
I said to myself that I can incorporate the two things:
money and helping people.
So I started my program of: The EKG Money Method.
EKG stands for: Earn it, Keep it and Grow it,
you can find all about it at: www.theekgmethod.com
Here are six simple money secrets that you can use:
Secret 1 - The single most important step to manage
your money and to reach your financial success
is PLANNING and setting Money GOALS for Yourself..
Secret 2 - The most effective way to stay on top of
your expenses is by minimizing your expenses.
Secret 3 - How to master your finances by budgeting
your money.
Secret 4 - The one skill you must master in order
to put more money in your pocket is SAVING.
Secret 5 - Take steps to have your credit card
debt disappear.
Secret 6 - The single most important answer to
a financially brighter future is managing your
money successfully.
If you wish to know more about money management,
you can log onto www.theekgmoneymethod.com
I love to teach people and I love to help people
to get to their financial freedom.
THE EKG will show you :
- How to manage your money
- How to be on top of your expenses
- How to put more money in your pocket
- And how to be debt free
change your mindset and you could change your life.
If you wish to change your mindset, I have the right
tool for you: The EKG Affirmations.
This is a CD with affirmations that will keep you in the
right mindset.
The affirmations are all about managing your money.
I am the creator and the voice on this CD.
you can find it at: www.theekgmethod.com/affirmations
You can also listen to my free audio at: www.theekgmethod.com
It's absolutely free!
I have so many more MONEY secrets and tips....
I will share them with you soon...
Edna
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