How to Set a Budget

Summary: Is your paycheck gone before you know it? Did those credit card bills catch you by surprise again? Christmas shopping set you back more than you planned? Maybe you just can't stop buying CDs and DVDs, even if it means packing a sandwich for lunch instead of eating out with your co-workers? Whatever the reason, if your spending has gotten out of control, then you need to watch our series on creating a personal budget. If you are reading this, you probably can't afford to pay for any financial advice. Lucky for you, all you need to know is right here in these free videos from Expert Village.

Tom Noah has been a CPA for more than 27 years, helping people to manage their spending and finances. In these budgeting videos, he will give you some tips to slow down your spending and show you how to use Microsoft Excel to balance your personal budget. He discusses budget formulas and tells you how to keep track of monthly bills. You will also find out how to get control of your credit card interest. Learn the right way to spend your money by watching these money management clips. Then you may not feel so guilty about buying all of those cds and dvds!