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Managing your money effectively can be a frustrating and confusing exercise. These resources can help you build a simple budget to help you keep track of your spending. Many people think of a budget as something that places rules on them or stops them from spending their money the way they want. But really, a budget is a way to make your own rules—rules that fit your needs and your life and help you take control of your decisions and your money.
The links here can also help you come up with goals for saving your money. Some of us save regularly. Some of us save when we can. And some of us feel like there is never enough left over to save. Without a plan, trying to save money can feel stressful and overwhelming. Once you set a savings goal, you can create a savings plan that will help you achieve it.