Budgeting For Dummies

Ask any financially successful person how they achieved their goals, and chances are they'll tell you it all started with a budget. And that's exactly where you should start. Budgeting For Dummies shows you how to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, manages everyday needs, and builds your savings. Author Athena Valentine, founder of the Money Smart Latina blog, offers step-by-step details for creating and following a budget without feeling like you're depriving yourself of all the things that make life worth living. Find out how to establish an emergency fund, eliminate debt, improve your credit score, and stick to your budget through economic ups and downs.

- Discover budgeting methods that work so you can live within your means

- Create a budget for your unique situation to get a handle on your income and expenses

- Deal with common budgeting challenges without taking on more debt

- Increase your credit score and save toward a major purchase

If you're not sure where to start when it comes to managing your money, you can depend on Valentine's tried-and-true advice in Budgeting For Dummies to set you on the right path.