SPENDING ON A BUDGET Coach Markus
KEEPING RECORDS Expense diary Check register Software program (Quicken, Excel, etc.) Receipt files Scanner/photos
WHY KEEP RECEIPTS? Returns Exchanges Warranties Gifts to others Taxes
STORING RECEIPTS File cabinet Envelopes Shoe box Electronically
BUDGETING DIARY ACTIVITY For the next two weeks, you will keep record of your purchases. Whatever you buy, must have an accompanying receipt. (Ask for it and keep it!) Due Date: Thursday, 31 October
EXPENSE CATEGORIES Automobile Clothing Computer Gifts Entertainment Food Rent/Mortgage Personal Care
EXPENSE CATEGORIES Recreation Savings School Transportation
SETTING UP A BUDGET 1. Estimate your income (fixed, usually) 2. Estimate your expenses to include: 1. Fixed expenses 2. Flexible expenses 3. Extras
SETTING UP A BUDGET 3. Coping with change - Plan for changing conditions that increase or decrease your expenses 4. Keep Savings in mind - Set money aside to help meet goals 5. Balance your budget - Each month, compare your expenses to your income - Rework your budget if need be
BALANCING INCOME AND EXPENSES What to look for, what to do? 1. Income/Expense comparison 2. Is this positive or negative? 3. What adjustments need to be made? 4. Figure out how you can decrease expenses or increase income. 5. Make changes as needed.
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A BUDGET Become a good consumer Exercise self-control Develop a good record-keeping system Evaluate your budget regularly
KELLY’S BUDGET ACTIVITY Read through the case information Fill in the “Budget column” as directed Read through the “Actual” expenses sheet and fill in budget sheet accordingly Answer the questions and turn-in at the end of class for credit.