Publisher's Synopsis
No matter how much money you earn, it's always going to feel like it's never enough. Why? Because you're not the one who is in control of your finances. That's what happens when we live a life without a budget. There's no guidance, no framework, no reliable source to turn to which ensures we're doing what we should be doing with our money.
Most people who get tired of living from paycheck to paycheck genuinely believe that making more money is the answer. If I make more money, I'll be happier. If I make more money, I'll be able to afford so much more. If I make more money, I won't have to keep stressing about not having enough left over each month. Oh, but how mistaken and wrong they all are. Making more money is not the answer, and it will never be the answer. It's not about how much money you earn. It's about what you are doing to control the income that you make.
No matter how large your salary, spending more than you can afford, will always result in those dreaded feelings of it just never being 'enough'. This is exactly why you need a budget. Say the word 'budget, ' and many will cringe or turn away in horror. It's almost taboo... a dirty word, a word associated with so much negativity that some people don't want anything to do with it. It's a word that conjures feelings of restriction, unhappiness, and an empty life of constant cutting back and sacrificing. In other words, budgets mean misery.
Or do they?
What if you knew that the secret to financial freedom all came down to simply having a budget? What if you knew that a concrete budget was the only way to get you out of debt and to stay out of debt for the rest of your life? What if you knew that a budget was the answer to retiring happily and comfortably without ever having to worry about your financial future again? Well, believe it because that is exactly what a budget can do for you. Practical Tips and Advice for Making A Simple Budget is the answer to your financial troubles.
This book is going to take a deep-dive into everything you need to set you up for a successful financial future by using a budget, including:
- A deep understanding of what a budget is and why it is going to help
- Why budgets matter and why they are the key to making a difference
- The consequences of having no budget
- Distinguishing between needs and wants
- Establishing financial priorities
- Reasons why you're still in debt
- How to create a budget system that works for you
- How to stick to a budget even if you have a family to feed
- Assessing your money habits
- Keeping records and defining goals with clarity
- The recipe for a successful budget
- How to manage seasonal expenses
- Why regular budget reviews are necessary
... and much more!
