You are about to start your first course in college and have decided to work out a budget for the year.a. What are the advantages of preparing a budget in advance?b. What information do you need to gather to be able to write your budget?

What will be an ideal response?


a. A budget will help you deal with the ups and downs of your finances. It will help prepare you for the world of work. Most of all, a budget provides a sense of security, allowing you to take control of your spending.
b. You will need to know your monthly income and expenditures. To uncover your expenditures, keep track of everything you spend for a week. Also, go through any records you've kept to identify where you've spent money for the last year. You will also need to list each source of income.

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