This is a powerpoint on simple budgeting. Happy savings!

1. SIMPLIFY YOURBUDGET…SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE! © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

2. 2 reasons why you don’t have a budget in place Time FEAR © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

3. Budgeting is… TimeConsuming You may feel TOO BUSY to keep up with receipts & records. © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

4. FEAR What do your finances really look like? Are you living beyond your means? Are you afraid to see your “BIG PICTURE”? © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

5. Where you are financially? Where do you need to be? How do you get there? Commit to Budgeting! … Simple Budgeting! © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

6. Bookkeeper Girl’s top three budgeting tips #1- Keep it Simple! #2- Keep it Honest! #3- Keep it Going! Let’s create your simple budget! © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

7. Simple Budget Worksheet a b Fixed Variable Income Expenses © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

9. What is your extra income?Column A- FIXED revenue: wages, social security, child support, etc Column B- VARIABLE revenue: sale of goods, gifts, part-time jobs © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

11. What is your extra expenses?Column A- FIXED expenses: Rent/mortgage, car payments, insurance, etc Column B- VARIABLE expenses: Food, Gas, Clothing, personal care, gifts, etc © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

12. Summary Total your columns 1.Do you have more revenue than expenses? 2.Do you have more expenses than revenue? 3. Can you afford your “extra’s?” Take TIME, Quit FEARING, & start BUDGETING! © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc

13. Questions? For more information www.bookkeepergirl.com This presentation is for educational purposes only and is not intended for Financial Advice. © 2009 Bookkeeper Girl, Inc