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Financial Planning Financial Planning Budget & Save Build Wealth Protect What You Have From Jeremy Vohwinkle, your Guide to Financial Planning Have you ever tried creating a budget only to find you forget about it like you forget about your New Year's resolution to get in better shape? You're not alone. For many people, budgeting is about as fun as dieting, but it doesn't have to be that way. While it's important to track your spending, you don't have to think of a budget as something that just deprives you of fun. Budgeting 101 Budgeting lies at the foundation of every financial plan. It doesn't matter if you're living paycheck to paycheck or earning six-figures a year, you need to know where your money is going if you want to have a handle on your finances. Unlike what you might believe, budgeting isn't all about restricting what you spend... Read more See More About:  budgeting  saving money  tracking expenses Budget Isn't a Bad Word When you hear the word "budget", what does it mean do you? If you're like most people, you probably think of it as an unpleasant activity that means you have to financially deprive yourself. This couldn't be further from... Read more See More About:  budgeting  saving money  tracking expenses Three Traits of a Successful Budget Creating a budget isn't incredibly difficult, but where most people fail is trying to maintain the budget. It usually starts with good intentions, but just like dieting, it doesn't take much to derail your entire plan. Here are three traits you must... Read more See More About:  budgeting  getting out of debt  money management Personal Finance Personal finance covers a wide array of topics such as banking, investing, saving, spending, insurance and more. Here you will find the most important and basic information regarding all personal finance topics. Financial Planning Ads Financial Planning Budgeting Worksheet Personal Finance Financial Planner Financial Advisor Featured Articles Planning for Life Stages Credit & Debt Management Retirement Planning Self-Employment Real Estate & Mortgages College Savings   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Jeremy Vohwinkle Financial Planning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Financial Planning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Dealing With a Financial Emergency How to Create a Budget Automatic Savings Plan Choosing a Financial Planner How to Establish Credit Advertisement