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BUDGETING TUTORIAL

The best way to ensure you build and maintain good credit is to live within your means. The easiest way to do that is to budget wisely.

Knowing your monthly budget will help you calculate how much you can afford to spend on any big ticket items such as a car or home.

What You Need to Know About Budgeting The budget part of this section covers basic information about:

Budget Terms

Why Budgeting Works

Calculating Your Monthly Net Income

Developing a Budget

Shopping Within Your Budget

Stretching

Additional Information



Jump to:
1. Living Within Your Means	5. Shopping Within Your Budget
2. Budget Glossary	6. Research The Right Vehicle
3. Why Budgeting Works	7. Budget: A Review
4. How to Develop a Budget	8. Additional Information

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