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The American Dream Homebuyer Education Saving to Achieve Your Goals
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Saving – Points to Ponder Saving rates in the U.S. “Pay yourself first” Make savings part of the budget Save to achieve all goals – short, medium, long-term
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Set Goals to Guide You Characteristics of goals – How much? – How long? – Measurable? – Reasonable and realistic? Write them down and read them often
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Budgeting Basics and Assumptions All family income comes into family budget Plan once each year Work it weekly Modify as needed
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Saving Begins with Budgeting Budgeting outline – Income, expenses, debts Budgeting worksheet – Annual budget – Income log – Monthly expense log – Weekly income and what to pay this week – Periodic expense charts
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Annual Budget Write in November or December Review amount spent on items in previous year Set goals Include family members Spend to achieve your goals Create balanced budget
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Monthly Worksheets Income Log Monthly Expense Log
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What to Pay this Week Plan out a couple of months Stick to it – week in and week out Cross off as you pay Some expenses will be listed every week Check off monthly expenses log as you pay
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Managing Periodic Expenses Budget killers Examples – entertainment, car repair, house repair, gifts, vacation, clothes A way to save to make purchases Make them a monthly expense
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Managing Periodic Expenses Use credit cards to pay for expenses Tracking – keep receipts and ID expense category
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Create Your Budget
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Going Forward Make the commitment – Go for it! Make it one of your routines Expect setbacks Be flexible
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The American Dream Homebuyer Education Saving to Achieve Your Goals
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