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Joss · 04-23-2007, 08:33 AM

I just scanned through the response to this point and didn't see anyone mention:

Balance/record your checking acounts on a spreadsheet program to capture ALL your annual expenditures.

It is impossible to do accurate planning without good spending data. And it is surprising how many people only guess at what they are spending and where.

04-23-2007, 08:33 AM	#17
Joss Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 207	I just scanned through the response to this point and didn't see anyone mention: Balance/record your checking acounts on a spreadsheet program to capture ALL your annual expenditures. It is impossible to do accurate planning without good spending data. And it is surprising how many people only guess at what they are spending and where. __________________ Can eat with either hand.