Budgeting for dummies

Part 1: All about Budgeting Chapter 1: Beginning with Budgeting Basics Chapter 2: Breaking Down the Parts of a Budget Part 2: Finding a Budget That Works for You Chapter 3: Zero-Based Budgeting Chapter 4: The 50/30/20 Budget Chapter 5: The Envelope Budget Chapter 6: The Pay-Yourself-First Budget Chapter 7: Tips for Creating a New Budget Part 3: Taking Care of Your Priorities Chapter 8: Establishing an Emergency Fund Chapter 9: Saving for Your Retirement Chapter 10: Eliminating Debt Part 4: Budgeting in Action Chapter 11: Budgeting in a Tough Economy Chapter 12: Budgeting during Different Life Stages Chapter 13: Budgeting for a Major Purchase or Life Event Part 5: Using Your Budget for Money Management Chapter 14: Budgeting for Major Life Changes Chapter 15: Keeping Tabs on Credit Card Spending Chapter 16: Using a Budget to Plan for the Future Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Creative Ways to Budget Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated When Following a Budget

Summary: This book shows you how to figure out where your money comes from and where it goes so you can live the life you want and work toward your financial goals. Find out how to establish an emergency fund, eliminate debt, improve your credit score, and stick to your budget through economic ups and downs.