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Why is setting up a budget important?
Why is setting up a budget important?
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Written by Michael Stephens
Updated over a year ago

Looking to set up your budget on WeMoney? First, let’s explore the importance of setting a household budget and how this may guide your approach:

  1. Financial control: Tracking your income and expenses ensures that you have a clear understanding of where your money is going and allows you to make informed decisions.

  2. Goal setting: Provides a framework for setting financial goals, such as paying off debt, saving for a vacation, or building an emergency fund.

  3. Debt management: Setting aside funds to meet your debt obligations, such as credit card payments, student loans, or mortgage payments.

  4. Emergency preparedness: Build an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses, such as medical bills or car repairs.

  5. Reducing financial stress: Knowing where your money is going and having a plan for your financial future can reduce stress and anxiety associated with money management.

Let’s dive into how this translates to setting up a budget within WeMoney! The WeMoney budget is structured to set an overall spending limit for a given period, as well as, within individual budget categories, such as ‘Groceries’.

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