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Are you trying to manage your life on written budget which make it tough to tackle unexpected expenses? Do you find it inappropriate to take short term loans because of your limited income? If yes,...

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Looking back at your life, you will find that as you have earned more you have spent more. You wonder how it is that you lived on so little money way back when. Sure, grocery and fuel prices have gone up and rent too, but deep down you know that if you are not smart, you will do the same thing again. Last week I covered the simple formula for managing money effectively: 1. Work out what you have to do 2. Spend less than you earn 3. Align your choices to your life goal's to keep you motivated and do it! This week we are focusing on the first step: work it out Track Your Expenses For a few weeks minimum, write down every single dollar you spend. Don't forget about the bank fees, direct debits or credit card. Work out where you have been spending your money. If you feel you don't have time to track your money, you could use our simple service, My Money Tracker for You for only $22 per month. Don't forget about the Irregular Expenses It is so easy to forget about the expenses you have only every now and then. Car registration, service, your driver's licence or the dog vaccination. I was surprised when I realised that it used to cost us $35 per week for our car registration once a year and service every quarter. These things can sneak up on you and completely blow your budget. Add Up All Your Debts Write down all the debts you have. The reason I highlighted all is because I really want you to be honest with yourself and include everything that you owe. You are going to have your credit cards, personal loan and car loan, but don't forget to include things like the money you promised to repay your parents or $20 for your flat mate. You will never be financially free until you are honest with yourself about your money. Total It Add it all up to calculate how much it is that you need to meet your current commitments, repay your debts and live. Once you know this total you will know how much you need and if you are living within your means. Do you need to earn more to