Budgeting Benefits

Having a budget is the first step toward financial freedom. Creating one will help you track your spending, save up for big purchases, control your credit card expenses, and gain financial wealth.  While it may seem like something that everyone does, it’s amazing how many people work hard and do not have a budget.

Benefits to Budgeting

1. Smart Spending: Having a budget will help make it easier to shop.  While out shopping, you will always be tempted, but a budget helps you realize that you are stronger than an advertisement.
2. Treating Yourself: A budget that is adhered to will lead to rewards.  Whether you are budgeting to save for a vacation or for a new cell phone, if you stay on your budget, you will see the benefits.
3. Stress relief: If you stay on budget, you won’t have to worry about debt piling up.
4. Building wealth: Developing a budget can help you save money, not just spend it.  You are able to see how each month’s budget helps make you wealthy.
5. Building Credit: A budget that is well written will have you pay more than the minimum on your credit card, which means a higher score on your credit report. You end up paying less in the long run too, and you can save up a lot of extra money.
6. Buying power: You may not want to live in a mansion or drive a convertible, but even if all you want is a very small item, having the buying power to purchase your wants is one more reason to stay on budget.
7. Helps with you with future purchases: Save for bigger purchases in the future like a vacation, car, or house.
8. Boosts your mood: With a budget, you will feel good about yourself. Being in charge of your money will help you feel empowered when you avoid temptation and keep your budget in mind.