How to Use a Budget Binder

What is a Budget Binder?

A budget binder is a great way to keep all of your financial information in one place. 

What's in a Budget Binder?

The binder includes your income, debts, medical costs, and anything else that impacts your financial status.  

How to Use a Budget Binder

A budget binder helps you decide how to best use your resources. Here are some tips to help you get started using your budget binder

Set Goals

Setting goals is the first and most significant step in creating a budget binder. Setting specific goals will help you stay on track

Record Income and Expense

Once you set goals, you can track your earnings using the budget binder. Be sure to include all sources of income, such as your paychecks, side hustle earnings, and investments. 

Debt Payoff Tracking

To prepare to start paying off your debt, first list the type of debt, the balance, and the interest rate for each of your loans. You can also create a tracker to mark your progress 

Store Cash Envelopes

A cash envelope system is an organization method where you allocate a set amount of cash for specific discretionary purchases, such as groceries or restaurants, and then store the bills in labeled envelopes. 

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