Basic Budgeting Beginning Steps
{"Image DocumentName": "Basic Budgeting Beginning Steps", "Image ImageDescription": "Making Money Work. Basic Budgeting Beginning Steps. Step 1: List Financial Goals\u2014 Short-term Goals (one year goals)\u2014e.g. immediately save  1,000 and then 3-6 months expenses and then 6 to 9 months expenses in a liquid emergency fund account. Take full advantage of employer-matching funds up to the full matching limit. Pay off all credit card debt. Pay off credit cards in full each month. Mid-term Goals (2 to 5 years)\u2014e.g. purchase a used car within 3 years. Pay off all student loans. Save 20% for a down payment on a home purchase. Long-term Goals (over 5 years)\u2014e.g. After maximizing savings up to the full employer match in retirement savings accounts, invest in a Roth IRA. Eliminate all debt\u2014car payments, home mortgage, etc. Copyright 2008 Willie Glenn Page, Inc.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}