The tools we use to budget

<p>Chances are at some stage you’ve probably googled ‘effective budget template’. We all want the perfect tool to help us achieve our financial goals... But there’s so many options out there, and it’s pretty overwhelming. Inspired by You’re In Good Company, who talked about budgeting a couple of weeks ago, we talk through finding the right budget fit for you in Get Started Investing this week.</p><br><p>There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to budgeting, just like anything super personal - getting fit, eating well, studying. A great budget is just a really useful tool. It’ll track what you need, how you need it - monitoring your income and expenses, helping you manage your debt repayments, and plan ahead for your financial goals.</p><br><p>The YIGC Budget Template is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/778745913073961" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Bryce's template is in the Equity Mates Discussion Group is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/permalink/1416683859070723/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>-----</p><p>The Equity Mates <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FT7PSP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Community Survey</a> helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey.</p><p>Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FT7PSP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023</a> The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&amp;C details <a href="https://equitymates.com/equity-mates-media-survey-2023-tcs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed&nbsp;<strong>Finfest</strong> 2022&nbsp;and want to be part of an even bigger <strong>FinFest in November 2023</strong>, <a href="https://equitymates.com/finfest23/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b