Resources for Making a Budget

Check out these templates and step-by-step guides to figure out the best budgeting plan for you. A budget is a plan that shows you how you can spend your money every month. Making a budget can help you make sure you do not run out of money each month and will prepare you to money for your goals or for emergencies.

https://financialliteracy.uconn.edu/budget-templates/

https://consumer.gov/managing-your-money/making-budget

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/best-budget-apps

• The Apple App Store and Google Play Store are full of free and paid apps that will help you visualize and manage your spending. Many will event connect to your bank accounts so you don’t need to track your spending manually. Nerd Wallet has reviewed them all and has suggestions for the most reliable money management apps. This fact-checked blog lays out the best budgeting apps available now.