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How can I create a budget that I can stick to?
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Start by making a list of all your expenses. Include fixed costs such as rent, car payments, and utilities, as well as variable expenses such as groceries, clothing, and entertainment. 2. Determine your monthly income and subtract your expenses from it. This will give you an idea of how much you have left over to save or use toward discretionary purchases. 3. Once you know how much you have available to spend each month, divide that amount into categories such as rent, bills, food, and entertainment. 4. Set realistic limits for each spending category and use this as your budget. Make sure that the amounts you are budgeting are realistic and attainable.5. Track your spending each month to make sure that you are staying within the limits of your budget. This will help you keep on track and identify areas where you might need to adjust for future months.