Money Management Made Easy
Managing money is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult parts of moving to a city. Making the transition from having limited income to a full paycheck and accompanied bills, loans, and unforeseen costs (hello flat tire and water leak!) can be incredibly tricky. And, unfortunately, they don’t teach this critical information in school. I’ve been searching for a way to make this transition as easy as possible. You can scour blog posts, chat with friends and family, or pay for an expensive financial advisor.
While I had been talking with family about managing my money for long-term and day to day, I didn't have a definite plan in place. It wasn't until I read my friend Jenny Blake’s blog post on Life After College featuring a Four-Step Budget Template that it clicked.
Halleluiah!
I immediately emailed her and asked to share it with you ladies at Gals’ Guide. You can check out and use the template here:
Jenny’s budget template is split into four categories: Income, Must- Have Expenses (which includes rent, cell phone bill, and savings), Nice-to-Have Expenses, and Allowance. It’s a simple, interactive way to manage your money. Of course the template shouldn’t replace a thorough look at your expenses, savings, investment, and money goals, but it is definitely an awesome way to jump-start your budget. Thanks to Jenny, it is possible to be money-savvy and fabulous!
-Carla
Photo from here.
Carla Blumenthal
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