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Making a budget

We all know making a budget is A Wise Thing To Do. It's also pretty boring. Here's The Mix’s ultra-quick guide to budgeting, so you can go back to having fun (without spending money you don't have).

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The price of all those coffees can start stacking up

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Next Steps

  • Use the Money Advice Service's budget planner to take charge of your finances.
  • Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
  • Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

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Updated on 29-Sep-2015

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