06 – Budgeting Basics – Dec 22, 2008 – 7:39 minutes (2.69 MB mp3)
When most of us think about budgeting, we think “denial” and “hardship.” In reality a budget is about goal achievement and a way to help us make sound financial decisions on spending wisely – and planning for the future. So forget denial and hardship; today we’ll talk about how to use a budget to better manage your money so you can reach your goals and enjoy life.
During this podcast we’ll discuss:
- Obstacles to getting started
- Setting goals
- Tracking income and expenses
- Finding the spending leaks
- Staying on track
Here with us today to talk about Budgeting Basics is Lois Carlock, Ent’s Education Manager.