How-to Guide: Set Up a Spending Plan
Money isn’t just paper, nor does it simply make up a number on your bank statement. It represents security, opportunity, and freedom. But for many, it’s also a source of anxiety, frustration, and fear. Taking control of your cash flow is the fastest way to take the intimidation out of finance.
Lest you think that the answer is a strict b-u-d-g-e-t (we spell because we don’t want to intimidate), rest easily. Instead, we’re going to compile a shopping list — a spending plan that will get you closer to your dreams. We’ve even taken some worksheets from the Fool’s former personal finance service,