Budgeting for Your Family's [or Your] Future
by Kimberly Blaker
Introduction and Excerpt:
According to a pamphlet offered by the Federal Consumer Information Center,
millions of Americans, especially middle-income families, are in financial
distress because of their debts and spending habits. Even savvy parents often
find that raising a family is an endless financial struggle.
. . . . Attaining financial security requires the self-discipline to live within
your means. By setting up an accurate budget and sticking to it, you’ll not only
avoid debt and financial hardship but the stress that follow suit.
(Article includes step-by-step instructions on creating a budget and following
through.)
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