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"Whether you're venturing out on your own for the first time or just realizing you need to get your personal finances under control, one thing is certain - you need to budget. If you are trying to create a personal budget, a good place to start is our free personal budget spreadsheet template in Excel, which you can download below. Creating a budget spreadsheet was one of the first things I ever used Microsoft Excel for. Although I am an avid Quicken user now, I still use Excel when I work with my budget. If you are just getting started, read How to Make a Budget and 5 Basic Budgeting Tips."

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"Being money smart goes by many names Some people call it financial literacy, personal finance or money management - but at the end of the day, it's all about making the most of your money. pocket moneyAre you ready to write a check? What's the starting salary of your dream job? Can you make a sample budget? What is the stock market? What are the best ways to shop and share? Are credit cards safe or scary? You can find answers right here, right now!"

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