YOU CAN Set And Stick To A Budget

Today we’re talking about budgeting and encouraging that you CAN set and stick to a budget. It’s not easy, but it isn’t complicated either, so we’re here to make it as easy as possible. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/YC4  Everything You Need To Know 01:22  Budgeting is a baseline skill – spend less, earn more. 07:55  Budgeting should be forward-looking – be proactive not reactive. 09:30  Keep it flexible – Emergency fund for surprises. Everything You Need To Do 12:27  Track – Establish your income, Identify what you spend your money on currently. 19:31  Plan – Pay yourself first, Know your triggers for (over)spending. 24:50  Do – Two account system, Bills and spending. 32:34  Review – Review weekly and at the end of the month. It’ll take time to bed in, so don’t beat yourself up if you don’t get it right first time. 40:44  Podcast Review. 42:17  News about the podcast.

Om Podcasten

Pete Matthew discusses and explains all aspects of your personal finances in simple, everyday language. Personal finance, investing, insurance, pensions and getting financial advice can all seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and easy-to-follow action steps, Pete will help you to get your money matters in order. Each show is in two segments: Firstly, everything you need to KNOW, and secondly, everything you need to DO to move forward on the subject of that episode. This podcast will appeal to listeners of MoneyBox Live, Wake Up To Money, Listen to Lucy, Which? Money and The Property Podcast. To leave feedback or ask a question, go to http://meaningfulmoney.tv/askpete Archived episodes can be found at http://meaningfulmoney.tv/mmpodcast