Budgets are a necessity to keep personal finances in order, but they aren’t necessarily easy to keep.There are plenty of things that can quickly ruin a budget and ruin the best laid financial plans. Here are the top ten things that ruin budgets: Shopping Hungry or without a Plan of Attack This one’s obvious — don’t go food shopping hungry and be sure to have a list in hand. Otherwise you’ll blow your budget. Also, carefully consider moving up to larger, economy sized products. ...
April Food: Candy (Easter clearance) Eggs Ham Cheese Mustard Ready-made dough Dinner rolls Frozen pies Cake mix Cake frosting Pie crusts Mushrooms Non-Food: Electronics Vacuums Cookware Tires and other car care supplies Sneakers
January Food: Chocolate (Christmas clearance) Soda Oatmeal Diet foods Frozen finger foods Non-food: Linens TVs Electronics Cameras Computers Small appliances Air conditioners Carpeting and flooring Furniture Winter clothes Toys (on clearance after the holidays) Bicycles Christmas gift wrap Christmas decorations Sneakers Exercise ...
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May Food: Hotdogs Ground beef Hamburger and hot dog buns Condiments (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce, relish) Salad dressing Chips Ice cream Popsicles Frozen pies Soda Bottled water Mushrooms Non-food: Party supplies (disposable plates, cups, napkins and utensils) Grill supplies (charcoal, lighter fluid) refrigerator Vacuums Cookware