Summary of Tere Stouffer's The Only Budgeting Book You'll Ever Need

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 If you have a good, working computer, put it to work for you.

Create a folder named Budget so you know where all your files go.

If you have thoughts about your budget and ways you can save money, note them down and toss them into the Budget folder.#2 There are many financial software programs out there, and each one claims that it is the only one you need.

You can bypass all those programs and just do the work yourself, which isn't hard.#3 As you go through this book, keep accurate and careful records of your expenses and income.

This will help you keep a budget and track your progress.

It's important to keep your financial records for at least three years, but preferably longer.#4 One of the ironic consequences of the growth of technology is that it's easier for people to obtain illegal access to your records.

One way to protect yourself against this is to shred your personal documents rather than just throwing them away.