Maintain the family budget in several ways. This can be done in a conventional notebook or barn book. Or it can be done by computer. To date, there are many special programs to conducting family and personal finance. Each of these programs has its advantages and disadvantages.
Where to have a family budget notebook or barn book If you are unable to keep track of personal finances on your computer, then I recommend you make Notebook or granary book. I suggest to break sheet into three columns: Total Consumption Income Consumption Graphs and Income will reflect the corresponding movement of money to your purse, and Count Total needed to reconcile the figures on paper the amount of money in their pockets. They must match. Computer, pda or smartphone today there are programs of personal finance for all listed devices. There are both free versions and paid. Advantages of computer reference mass of the family budget. I'll list the main features: report generation.
This is a very important part of the family budget. The computer allows you to quickly form the necessary reports for further analysis. Analysis of your budget allows you to develop a strategy and develop a plan for further action, or make adjustments to the existing plan. Maintaining several types of accounts. You can lead a several accounts. For example, the family budget, deposit in a bank, mutual funds, etc. All information is displayed on the pc screen, which is very convenient. Planning your finances. Excellent opportunity to make future payments and estimated costs.