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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

At the beginning of August, I was $100 short from June when we used some of our Christmas savings for gifts that were needed that month. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. September Assignments: 1.

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

Family Balance Sheet

For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. receipts, statements, all upcoming bills, and any other history of your spending. lined paper. calculator.

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