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What are the five components of a balanced budget?
Regardless what you're saving for, budgeting is essential. Not only can a budget help you reach your saving goals, it can prepare you for the unexpected and help curb overspending.
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Whether you're saving for education or retirement, planning a mortgage, or paying down debt, it is essential to have a balanced budget. This special to the Globe and Mail gives top tips for creating your budget.
One of the most important things to consider when creating your budget is to use your after-tax income. This will ensure your budget is accurate. Next, factor in your fixed and variable expenses and, of course, your savings.