Comments on: Track your money with the Free Budget Spreadsheet

By: Progress Toward Financial Stability « Ascended Thoughts

Progress Toward Financial Stability « Ascended Thoughts — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:46:00 +0000

[...] be certain I am making progress. I found a practical and simple automated budget spreadsheet from Squawkfox that allows me to input my income and expenses on a monthly basis. In addition to the current [...]

By: valorie

valorie — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:56:15 +0000

Thank you so much. I love your blog/site. I have read Dave Ramseys Total Money Makeover and had just begun my 7 day trial when I found your site. Needless to say I canceled my subscription to his site because your sheets are easier for me and free! I am really trying to trim the fat from our lives as next month we will lose almost $1100 a month in income. Major adjustment on our part. Also starting a small plant nursery to open this spring. So budgeting is a must from now on. I can’t thank you enough.

By: elaine

elaine — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:17:26 +0000

Do keep in mind to keep some aside for other savings, like a vacation! Me and my fiancé were able to go on a cruise and do excursions only because we made it a point to put aside $100 a month! And when we spent it, we didn’t have to feel guilty about it. Budgeting is all worth it! We’re saving up for our next trip…

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:12:09 +0000

Thanks for the great budget speradsheet. Nice & simple yet includes about everything. I like the fact you can personalize it. We have an excel check register and have added 4 or 5 columns to track our variable expenses for the daily stuff. Thanks again Kerry.
Mike

By: Riva

Riva — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:24:58 +0000

Hello,

Love the budget spreadsheet! I did it for 2010. Is there a way to have a 2011 one on the same spreadsheet but different page (on the bottom tab??) or do I have to download another spreadsheet for 2011?

Thanks! Keep up the good work!

Riva
Virginia USA

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:44:36 +0000

This is so easy. I really appreciate it.

By: Budgeting Money

Budgeting Money — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:11:09 +0000

I’ve tried sharing my budget tips with younger family members, and they shake their heads at me ’cause they don’t get it They think it’s just a little crazy or silly to do…

By: Robin Poulin

Robin Poulin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:23:12 +0000

Tracking your expenses is a great way to get started on your budgeting. It helps you understand your spending patterns and where your money is going. It can be amazing how quick it all disappears before you know it.
When you’ve tracked your spending for a month or two, you can see your spending patterns and plan better for your future when you know what to expect. It’s then far easier to plan ahead for those expenses rather than putting out fires of trying to gather the money together when those expenses comes up. Being prepared takes the stress and worry out of budgeting and finances. My husband and I have been using a calendaring program with reminders to do this for about 8 years now. It helps to keep us on the same page for finances and avoid financial stress in our relationship too. Happy Budgeting!

By: The Plan…(Part 2) | A Leveraged Life

The Plan…(Part 2) | A Leveraged Life — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:03:16 +0000

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By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:29:29 +0000

I love budgets and making budgets. I’ve had one that I’ve stuck to this last year or so, but I’m looking to move out, so I’m glad I came across this–it will be a huge help in remembering all those “extra” expenses that I don’t have at the moment, but will soon.

Being in my late 20′s, I’ve tried to tell my friends for years that the only way they will save money (and pay off student loans!) is by budgeting. I’m going to share this article in hopes that some of them will take the plunge!