BUDGET!
What exactly is a budget?
A budget is a written plan that outlines how you want to spend your money each month.
A budget assists you in ensuring that you will have sufficient funds each month. You can run out of money before your next payday if you don't have a budget.
A budget reveals:
how much do you earn
what you do with your money
What is the purpose of a budget?
A budget can assist you in making decisions such as:
what you should invest your money in
if you can save money on certain items while spending more on others
For instance, your budget may show that you spend $100 per month on clothing. You could determine that $50 is a reasonable amount to spend on clothing. The remaining funds might be used to pay bills or put aside for anything else.