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Book

The Everything budgeting book : practical advice for spending less, increasing savings, and having more money for the things you really want

Call Number

  • 332.024 S8891 (CEN)

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Edition

2nd ed.

Publication Information

Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, 2008.

Physical Description

xvi, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Summary

Learn to use your money wisely today, and prepare for the future at the same time!

Notes

Previous ed.: 2003.

Contents

  • What is budgeting and why do I need to do it?
  • Prioritizing your spending
  • Assessing your current financial situation
  • Creating a livable budget
  • Freezing your spending for the short term
  • Saving money on groceries
  • Cutting your expenses at home
  • Reducing your biggest expenses
  • Restructuring a heavy debt burden
  • Refinancing your home and tapping your equity
  • Adding income
  • Surviving unemployment
  • Sticking to your budget in an emergency
  • Getting government help-- there actually is a free lunch!
  • Marriage or moving in: budgeting for two
  • Changing your budget for a new baby
  • Changing your budget to include a new house
  • Saving money for college
  • Budgeting through a separation or divorce
  • Changing your budget after age fifty
  • Saving for retirement
  • Staying motivated.

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