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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! This system could take you up to a year to run smoothly, so if you start the fund in May and a bill is due in June, you might not have enough money in your fund yet. Don’t let that deter you.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. Personal Escrow – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your high yearly expenses, such as property taxes, association fees, home/auto insurance, etc. To get started, gather the following: pencil. lined paper. calculator.

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