How much do i spend

jemz0001

Hi,

I have read on many posts about tracking spending, this is something which I would love to do.

I have been looking from programmes on the internet but none seem to fit my need, i love playing with and creating spreasheets but at the minute do not have the time.

Can some one direct me to were I could get a useful tool to do this.

I do not want to create a budget at the moment as I have no idea what I am currently spending on different categories therefore I would at this stage just like something to track what I spend in a calendar month and from there I then can think about compiling a realistic budget.

I have tried doing this using pen and paper but always get distracted/loose it. If it were on the computer I would use it more frequently.

I would be greatful if you could give me any tips or advice on this.

Thanks

Jemz

Horace

Get a little cashbook and carry it in your handbag and jot down everything that you buy and how much for.

When you go shopping make a list of what you need, mealplan - it all helps to keep the spending under control.

jemz0001

cool thanks for the tip, tried this before, wasnt very successful, any computer based ones u know of?

Horace

I dont know of any computer based ones as I tend to stick with the little cashbook as I find it easier. You could set something up in excel.

judy_

Hi Jemz

I could send you a copy of my spreadsheet that i use for each spend per month.
If interested send me a pm and I will send it to you

Judy

jemz0001

Thank you that would be great. I have sent you a pm

Is there anyother budgeting software that is free others could recommend for me to use to create my budget?

Tixy

People mostly use spreadsheets I think (or notebooks followed by spreadsheets)

You could look at www.spendingdiary.com

or see this thread for other ideas
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2221687

keys_2

This sounds like exactly what Im after too OP. What Ive tried to do is everyday keep my recipts and every evening for ten minutes write it down { you could put in on the spreadsheet } then at the end of the month add columns up so you know whatyour monthly spend is also and then you have monthly ones and weekly ones . As for birthdays / holidays / xmas etc you will probably spend more on these months .