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Budget for Your Peace of Mind.
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Kiplinger's Starting Out Web Column
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June 4, 2008
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Byline: Erin Burt, Kiplinger Washington Editors
The remedy? Tackle that tension with a budget.
If the mere mention of the "b" word raised your blood pressure, take a deep breath and consider this: Budgeting is simply a way to make sure you have enough money to reach your goals.
A budget isn't constricting. It sets you free. When you have a plan, know how much money you have and where it's going, you don't have to worry about it. Knowledge really is power.
Here are the five basic steps to building a budget that'll put your mind at ease. It'll take a bit of time and effort, but it's well worth it.
1. Take inventory
Before you can make a plan, you need to know ...
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