Straightening Out Your Finances: Part 2
September 22nd, 2009
This is the second part in a multi-part series about getting a handle on your finances.
Sample fixed expenses
Yesterday, we looked at getting an overview of your income and spending habits. Hopefully you signed up for one of the online finance utilities that I mentioned yesterday. In my experience these have become an invaluable tool for my own financial awareness. They have helped me become a conscious spender, much more mindful of where my money is going. Ultimately, I can thank Mint.com for saving me money. I always know what is in my bank account. I always know what the last thing I bought was. More importantly, I always know what I have left to spend thanks to my budgeting and awareness.
