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will assist you, in all likelihood, through and financial analysis of your situation,
assembling facts and information, coming up with solutions, suggestions and alternatives
you probably are not thinking of right now. Even when not under pressure or in crisis,

when setting up a family budget, gather your thought, emotions, data, receipts, statements,
input from others, discuss, consult, assemble, synergize and prepare to succeed. Get the
most appropriate, accurate information you possibly can before setting up any expense
categories or filling out worksheets. Get and extra set of eyes to look it over, you will not

regret it.

 Sober, even-keel, un-emotional, rational, clear-minded, level-headed and ready to
take on any challenge – include setting up a personal and family budget, income,
expense statements, asset-liability summaries, expense categories, line items, amounts,
estimates and more. Committed to succeed, with a positive attitude and financial
resourcefulness will serve you well in any situation, no matter what the money crunch or

reason for your budgeting need may possibly be.

 Take responsibility and have realistic expectations.

 Take some risks when required. Be pro-active and explore your options. Do not hesitate
to tackle controversial topics or expenditures, even if it can lead to conflict and
disagreement. Couples and finances have always caused some difficulty, so it is all
normal. Stabilize your situation, salvage what you can and move on, focus forward.

Family budgeting has the past, present, future continuum all covered.

 Someone suggested that there are eleven steps in any new money management
endeavor you undertake where personal interest and stake is high:

Step One Change Your Expectations and be Realistic

Step Two Tell Yourself the Truth – Face the Music

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