Budgeting has gained a bad reputation as many people look at it as a way of stripping all the fun in spending money. Budgeting usually puts you in a position to do away with all the unnecessary stuff like eating out at expensive restaurants. But this is not the purpose of budgeting.
Budgeting is supposed to be a way that shows you how much many you’re making, how much you’re spending and if you’re saving how much is left. It helps you build a successful financial future by getting the most out of your money. Regardless of economic standing, every person can benefit from having a budget. Controlling your finances is a step forward in building a stable financial foundation.
- SETTING OUT FINANCIAL GOALS
Differentiate between immediate and long term financial goals. The immediate goals focus on the needs today and long term focuses on the needs of the future like paying for an intended future education. Differentiating between necessities and luxuries also helps you prioritize on what’s important. Budgeting also helps in enabling one in paying off of any debts and loans in installments.
- KNOWING YOUR INCOME AND EXPENSES
The next step is evaluating your income and expenses and making a monthly budget based on that. If you are in a dire situation needing transport, you can budget for something affordable example is you could opt to buy used Chevrolet Beat in Bangalore. There are a number of variable expenses, categorizing their necessities is the key.
- BALANCING YOUR CHECKBOOK
Ensuring you don’t exceed your income by analyzing your spending and counter checking your expenditure. This way you get to stick to the plan and don’t indulge in unnecessary expenditure.
- COMMITMENT
Being able to follow through the budget and remaining realistic takes a lot of work. Changes may occur every now and then but you shouldn’t deter from your financial goals.
Barbara Ratliff 
Andrew Williams