Let’s say we’ve set a goal to pay off our student loans in the next year. When Donnie and I take the time to sit down together and write out our financial goals, it puts us on the same page, and we are much more likely to achieve what we set out to do! Goal setting is oh-so-important to me, especially when it comes to finances. Monthly Check-in Page– This page helps you take a look over the previous month’s finances and gauge what you did well and what you would like to improve for the upcoming month.Pages to Track Variable Monthly Expenses– These sheets track expenses that vary some from month to month like grocery shopping, eating out, gas, clothing, etc.Pages to Track Recurring Expenses– These sheets track bills that stay pretty much the same each month like mortgage/rent, car payments, student loan payments, utility bills, etc.Goal Setting Sheet– Set financial goals for the year so you know exactly what you’re working toward.Cover Page– Keep track of your binder (and make it pretty so you want to use it often)!.
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(If you click on each of the links below, you can jump right to the explanation for that particular page.) Here’s what to include in a budget binder: There are several key pages that I include in my budget binder each year.
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What should be included in a budget binder?