"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings." "Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable amount."

Peace in Your Hearts: Managing Household Finances Wisely - New Online Financial Course from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lesson Overview

Pay Tithes and Offerings

Use a Budget

Avoid Debt

Build a Reserve

One for the Money: Guide to Family Finances by Elder Marvin J. Ashton - PDF file from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Online Financial Calculators - from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Your 2009 Recession Survival Guide - U.S. News & World Report

Smart Moves for Tight Times - Consumer Reports.Org

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Creating a Budget!!

How to Create a Budget - About.com

Step by step explanation on how to create a budget, links to a basic budget set-up, how to develop a monthly spending plan, and other financial planning how-to's

Create a Budget - Washington Mutual/Providian

Includes an online Budget Calculator that "allows you to experiment with different monthly budgets until you find a comfortable match for your income, expenses, and lifestyle."

How to Create a Budget - MoneyInstructor.com

Has printable budget worksheets to help track spending and create a manageable budget. Also explains different types of expenses in a family budget.

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