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Managing Your Money

Managing Your Money, Part 1: Understanding income and expenses

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Calculate your total income

If you get a regular paycheck, start with your take-home pay, which is the money you earn minus taxes and other deductions. If your income varies over time, consider using an average.

Make sure you include any income from side jobs or freelance work. You can learn more about sources of income in this helpful article.

Track your expenses

Understanding your expenses can help you take control of your financial health. You’ll know if you’re spending money in a way that matches your financial needs and goals.

Savings can usually be found by sorting through discretionary expenses, like entertainment and clothes. To help make tracking your spending easier, try online tools, such as My Spending Report

Avoid overspending

The average amount Americans spend on impulse purchases each year

Source: Ladder/One Poll

Unplanned spending can send your budget off track. It’s important to keep track of your transactions — even the ones that haven’t shown up in your online account information — to help avoid overdraft or other fees. This way you’ll support the progress you’re making toward reaching your financial goals.

Learn more about the importance of tracking your transactions.

What’s next:

In next week’s email, discover ways to create a budget.

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