| Where does all that money seem to go? Think about | | | | yourself a priority. |
| it- don't you get paid every week or every other | | | | And just how much should we pay ourselves? This |
| week? You bring home money only to have it | | | | entirely depends on how much you make. The |
| disappear. If asked, could you track where every dollar | | | | recommended amount is 15% of your net pay (not |
| of your last week's paycheck went? | | | | gross). In other words, after Uncle Sam has taken |
| That fact is, you need a budget. But not just a budget- | | | | what is his, you pay yourself (or save) 15% of that |
| you need a budget that focuses on paying you. | | | | particular dollar amount. |
| All of us need to evaluate that budget from time to | | | | If you don't make this decision sooner than later, you'll |
| time. Typically, it's recommended to review your | | | | pay for it years down the road. All of us at some point |
| budget every month or so to make sure that it is up to | | | | or another are going to want to retire. How are you |
| date with the rest of your life. There are going to be | | | | going to retire? Are you going to have to take financial |
| times in life when there seems to be an endless supply | | | | worries into your golden years? You might if you don't |
| of expenses; other times, you're going to be having | | | | start saving now! |
| quite a bit of money left over, even after all other | | | | Next time you evaluate your budget, make it a priority |
| obligations are paid. | | | | to pay yourself what is rightfully yours. Take 15% of |
| Regardless of where you seem to be, make paying | | | | your net pay and SAVE IT! You won't be sorry! |