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Making a budget is an essential process which enables you to better manage your expenses and control your debt. The first step to controlling your financial situation is to make a realistic estimate of the money you make and money you spend.

These are the steps to make a budget:

* Start by making a list of all your monthly income.

* Make a list of fixed expenses each month, as mortgage or rent, car payments, insurance, etc.

* Then make a list of expenses that vary from month to month, for example clothing, entertainment, etc. Writing down all your expenses, including those that seem insignificant, is a way to help you see how you spend your money, identify necessary expenses, and prioritize the rest.

* If you do not know what your variable expenses (most people do not know) points out all your expenses for two months.

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