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Manage your Money With Expense Tracking

So it’s time to face the budget and you need a place to start. Making notes on bills and random slips of paper just isn’t cutting it anymore and you need an organized way to track your income and expenses. You are probably wondering where you should start and what information you’ll need to come up with. There are many money programs out there, and they can be very helpful. They do all sorts of calculations for you, from balances to your financial goal progress, but sometimes doing it yourself can make things seem a lot clearer. Whether you decide to keep track of your income and expenses electronically or on paper, the process is basically the same.

You can use a spreadsheet program on your computer to keep an electronic log of your expenses. Ledger books are great for tracking everything on paper. The first section you’ll need to work on will be the income section. Write down all of your sources of income, their frequency and their amounts. It’s a little easier to plan if you make columns for the expected amounts as well as for the actual amounts. Make a column at the bottom for the total income received. You can decide if you want to plan for a weekly or monthly income/expense report.

Once you’ve figured out your monthly income, it’s time to get your bills together and get started on the expense section. Start with major bills, such as rent, mortgage or car payments. Go through all of your bills and write down the projected amounts for each bill for that month. Some companies will let you average your bills and pay a set amount each month, making it much easier to budget for bills that change seasonally, such as power and gas. Round up credit card and loan payments to the amounts that you would like to pay. Keeping rounded numbers can make things simpler. When you pay your bills, input the actual amount paid into the next column. This will help you determine if you’ll need to change your projected amount to be paid in future months.

The next step is tracking the expenses that may be a little harder to predict. Keep your gas and grocery receipts, as well as receipts for money spent on clothing, dining, haircuts, or whatever extra comes up. Try to categorize or even sub-categorize things that you normally spend money on, and leave room for extra things like birthday gifts or trips so that you can track them as well. As time goes on and you compile more and more information, you’ll be able to better budget for things that will come up. Use the past year’s charts to check your progress and to help predict the times that you’ll need extra money. For instance, you may not have realized last year that Christmas gifts and travel would cost so much, but this year you’ll be ready.

This brings us to our last section. Create columns for your savings goals. Maybe you’ll want one for a summer vacation. Calculate how much you’ll need by when, and consider it a bill that you pay to yourself. If twenty dollars a week can get you to the beach by July, then send twenty dollars a week into a savings account for yourself and mark it off your list each week. If saving for your children’s college is important, then you’ll be able to track your progress. Personalize your plan as much as you’d like. Keep track and be diligent about inputting all of the information that you can. Your reward will be less stress, more control and having a more predictable financial future.

About the Author

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Flight Track Connector - Conductive $63 Used to physically and electrically connect two sections of Flight track.

Flight Track Connector - Isolating $75 Used to physically but not electrically connect two sections of Flight track.

Track Bracket $23.9 The Track Suspension Bracket from WAC Lighting allows a track system to be extended out from a side wall. Most commonly used to highlight artwork or to provide task lighting. The bracket extends the track 24" from a side wall and supports both the track and it's fixtures. To determine the number of kits needed: Use two suspension kits for 2 and 4 ft track sections. Use three suspension kits for 6 and 8 ft track sections. Features: For use with WAC brand H, L and J series track systems. Available in Black, Brushed Nickel, Dark Bronze and White finishes.

5 In 1 Track Layout Set $89.99 This 5-in-1 track layout pack includes straight and curved wooden track, ascending track and elevated track sections. 34 pieces total. Ages 3 yrs. +.

P8771-30 - Progress Lighting - P8771-30 > Track Lighting $6.03 Suspended Ceiling Clips. Use two for 2' or 4' track sections. Three for 8' track section. For mounting track sections onto T-bar grid

P8720-31 - Progress Lighting - P8720-31 > Track Lighting $17.01 Straight connector for joining two or more track sections. The connectors plug into track sections only one way to ensure positive polarization

P8723-09 - Progress Lighting - P8723-09 > Track Lighting $42.12 Cross connector for joining two or more track sections. The connectors plug into track sections only one way to ensure positive polarization

P9115-28 - Progress Lighting - P9115-28 > Track Lighting $15.84 Straight connector for joining two or more track sections. The connectors plug into track sections only one way to ensure positive polarization

P8723-31 - Progress Lighting - P8723-31 > Track Lighting $42.12 Cross connector for joining two or more track sections. The connectors plug into track sections only one way to ensure positive polarization

P8723-28 - Progress Lighting - P8723-28 > Track Lighting $42.12 Cross connector for joining two or more track sections. The connectors plug into track sections only one way to ensure positive polarization

Lionel LIO62901 Track Clips $21.45 027 gauge track clips keep your track sections together. Easy to use just slide on. Perfect for keeping temporary or floor layouts together. Each is a box of 12.

S P Whistle Stop 44829 Assorted Straight Short Sections $31.73 N gauge assorted straight track sections. Nickel silver with grey roadbed. 2 pieces of each section 6 total. Qty OH: 17. N Scale. 2 Each 4.50 2.25 And 1.125 per Card.

P9122-28 - Progress Lighting - P9122-28 > Track Lighting $6.57 Dead End. Closes open end of track. One dead end already supplied with track sections and anywhere feeds

P8717-09 - Progress Lighting - P8717-09 > Track Lighting $7.11 Dead End. Closes open end of track. One dead end already supplied with track sections and anywhere feeds

P8717-31 - Progress Lighting - P8717-31 > Track Lighting $7.11 Dead End. Closes open end of track. One dead end already supplied with track sections and anywhere feeds

P8717-10 - Progress Lighting - P8717-10 > Track Lighting $6.57 Dead End. Closes open end of track. One dead end already supplied with track sections and anywhere feeds

Flight Track $465 The FLIGHT track allows you to design free flowing light displays that fit any application. The FLIGHT system is composed of 1/16" x 1" aluminum and may be customized for larger curves or bent with a template to achieve smaller radii, 2 foot minimum radius. When creating a spiral the minimum diameter is 4 feet. The LEILA High-Line fixture is compatible with the FLIGHT track. Sections can easily be joined together to create longer systems. Mounting options allow for semi-flush or suspended track systems. End caps not included. 78" length. Technical Specifications: 300VA maximum thru-put 12V AC/DC rated 47VA, 47W for 39 (max 1.2W lamp) Suitable for dry locations only Choice of lamp colors

Boa Track Connector Inline /Iso $48 A non-conductive connection for two sections of straight BOA track. Pluging directly into the track, the connector isolates the dual circut track into four separate circuts. No additional tools are necessary.

Track Shoes $59.95 Alpinestars Track Shoes All-day comfort, style and breathability. Innovative and lightweight construction make for a truly 'go anywhere, do anything' shoe, that's perfect for pit crews and those on the move. Upper made from lightweight micro-fiber and synthetic mesh for a durable, yet breathable, structure. Durable polyurethane (PU) molded Midsole forms the exposed lower structure and rigidity for the show, giving both durability and cushioning. Injection molded arch support for greater stability and an injection molded TPU heel counter for support and protection with a built-in PU foam absorber for comfort Rubber compound outer sole sections are bonded to the mid-sole to ensure grip, shock absorption and durability as well as resistance to oil Sewn fabric inner and glued EVA foam in-sole for comfort **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**

Napoleon and Sections $39.99 Napoleon and Sections - Giclee Print

P9201-28 - Progress Lighting - P9201-28 > Track Lighting $33.48 Alpha Track flair track heads comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9202-31 - Progress Lighting - P9202-31 > Track Lighting $42.48 Alpha Track flair track heads comes complete with black baffle. Optional barn door(P8515)May also use 300w R40, or a 250w BR40. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9202-28 - Progress Lighting - P9202-28 > Track Lighting $42.48 Alpha Track flair track heads comes complete with black baffle. Optional barn door(P8515)May also use 300w R40, or a 250w BR40. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9201-31 - Progress Lighting - P9201-31 > Track Lighting $33.48 Alpha Track flair track heads comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

T-TRAK Track $85 A Hand-bendable, field-cuttable line-voltage track systme. Single-Circuit T~TRAK is a track system rated for 20 amps and bends horizontally to a radius as small as 36". Two-Circuit T~TRAK is a two-circuit track system with each circuit having its own dedicated neutral for two separately switchable 20 amp circuits and bends horizontally to a radius as small as 60". Each section of track is shipped with two end caps to cover open ends of the track. Order additional end caps if cutting and separating track sections. Satin nickel or white finish.

Track Suspension Kit $25 The Track Suspension Kit from WAC Lighting is used to suspend any of the line voltage track system from a standard or drop ceiling. To determine the number of kits needed: Use two suspension kits for 2 and 4 ft track sections. Use three suspension kits for 6 and 8 ft track sections. Features: Kit consists of a Ceiling Canopy, Down Rod and Track Bracket. Canopies are supplied with hardware to mount to either a junction box or ceiling surface. Down Rods allow power feed wires (up to three 12 gauge wire) through the rod and support the weight of the track. Available Power Feeds (sold separately): Live End Connector (LE), Fleixble Connector (FLX) or Straight Line Power Connector (I-PWR). Available in Black, Brushed Nickel, Dark Bronze and White finishes.

TR4732-8 - Thomas Lighting - TR4732-8 > Track Lighting $14.4 "L" Connector Joins two track sections at a 90 degree angle (left or right turn)

94159-298 - Sea Gull Lighting - 94159-298 > Track Lighting $5.4 Flex-Track Monorail joiner, Mechanically Joins To Sections of the Monorail, Non Conductive Eurotech Finish

TR4733-8 - Thomas Lighting - TR4733-8 > Track Lighting $24.6 Flex Connector Joins two track sections end-to-end at virtually any angle

TR4731-8 - Thomas Lighting - TR4731-8 > Track Lighting $6.2 Straight Connector Joins two straight track sections end-to-end with a minimum size visible joint

Flexible Track Connector $21.9 The Flexible Track Connector from WAC Lighting, connects two track sections at variable angles from 60eg; to 180eg;. Can be used as a transition from wall-to-wall, wall-to-ceiling, or ceiling-to-ceiling. Features: Accepts wires from above the ceiling, with knock out for trade size connector. For use with WAC brand H, L and J series track systems. Available in Black, Brushed Nickel, Dark Bronze and White finishes.

P9205-31 - Progress Lighting - P9205-31 > Track Lighting $30.69 Alpha Track Flatback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8513) and framing projector(P8512)May also use PAR16 75w. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9204-28 - Progress Lighting - P9204-28 > Track Lighting $35.28 Alpha Track Roundback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door (P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9204-31 - Progress Lighting - P9204-31 > Track Lighting $35.28 Alpha Track Roundback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections.

P9205-28 - Progress Lighting - P9205-28 > Track Lighting $30.69 Alpha Track Flatback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8513) and framing projector(P8512).May also use PAR16 75w. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9206-31 - Progress Lighting - P9206-31 > Track Lighting $35.28 Alpha Track Flatback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door(P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

P9206-28 - Progress Lighting - P9206-28 > Track Lighting $35.28 Alpha Track Flatback comes complete with black baffle. Optional accessory barn door (P8514)May also use 65w BR30. Track heads must be used with Progress track sections

Flexline Track Support Clamp 85 $201 Rigid wall support for the Flex-Line track. Track can be mounted to the support by attaching onto the clamp head. Support is mounted to the wall with a mounting screw. Supports should be place approximately every 3 feet. Sections with a tight radius or sharp curves may require more.

Sections IV $119.99 Ron Kempton Sections IV - Framed Art Print