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Financial Tip

One of the best ways to stay on track to financial independence is to have a spending plan. Here's a quick overview of the steps you can take to set up your own:

1. Gather documents and receipts showing earnings and expenses.
2. Total your net monthly earnings. 
3. Total monthly expenses, including money you put into your savings. 
4. Subtract monthly expenses from earnings.
5. Rework your spending plan until it comes out on the plus side - including setting aside money on a regular basis for your long-term goals.
6. Invest in yourself by reviewing and adjusting the plan each month so you can stay on track to reach your long-term financial goals.

Spending

Life is full of choices, and how to spend money is one of the most frequent, and personal, choices we make every day.

Kid with money bags

Choosing between needs and wants and identifying what holds the most value can be a daunting task. In the Spending section, you will find information to help you identify how you spend your money on what is important to you, and how that will impact your ability to save and invest.