Keep Your Budget In Front of You

Photo by: Billy Rowlinson

It’s true what they say: out of site, out of mind.

You’ve already got a lot going on in your life and every little thing is clambering to reach the front of your brain. Sometimes, to keep your budget going, you need something to remind yourself and bring it back up front. Without a reminder, it’s wicked easy to let updating your budget slip all the way to the back of your brain.

I have always believed that the most powerful thing you can do with your budget is to actively keep it updated. It’s the one little step that makes your personal budget come alive and the numbers start meaning something to you. It keeps your goals fresh in your mind and it keeps you on track towards what you want – and it only takes 2 or 3 minutes a week.

So how can we keep our budget in site, and in mind?

• One easy way is to sign up for One Month of  Budgeting email reminders. They’re just short little once-a-week emails that remind you to update your budget and give a few extra tips for staying on course. You can sign up any time by using the simple form in the sidebar to the right.

• I’m also a fan of Post-it notes. If I put one on my monitor, it drives me crazy until I’ve done what I need to to take it down. Plus there’s an added satisfaction of crumpling it up and tossing it.

• Some people keep to-do lists religiously. Having something to check off helps them remember to keep everything current.

How do you remember to update your budget? Any other ideas?

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