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Very basic question

How do you record your monthly spending to keep in line with your budget?

Do you use spreadsheets? Ledger books? etc etc

The budget I'm sure I can do from the MSE template but how do I then record incomings and outgoings in the easiest way? I thought I would be able to buy a book that would guide me through it but I can't seem to find anything!! I can find loads of budget templates but nothing to record cashflow! Am I being dim or is there nothing that makes this task easier?!

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  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
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    i use a simple excel spreadsheet - details EVERYTHING you spend (even small treats when out in town, etc!) do a running total using the greek Z (?) button..

    a good way to review where your money goes, or is wasted..?
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • david_hellier
    david_hellier Posts: 847 Forumite
    edited 18 May 2011 at 1:24PM
    CBK wrote: »
    How do you record your monthly spending to keep in line with your budget?

    Do you use spreadsheets? Ledger books? etc etc

    The budget I'm sure I can do from the MSE template but how do I then record incomings and outgoings in the easiest way? I thought I would be able to buy a book that would guide me through it but I can't seem to find anything!! I can find loads of budget templates but nothing to record cashflow! Am I being dim or is there nothing that makes this task easier?!

    Hi,

    I have an excel sheet with a simple budget one one tab and a spending diary on the other. PM with an email address if you (or anyone) want it.
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