Case: Case of the Lost Budget

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DETECTIVES

The case of the lost budget

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CLUE 2

clue 1

Important parts seem to be missing but not sure what's not here.

Tracking system is needed but not sure where to find it.

COLLECT

CLUE 3

Looking through the clues to see if we found our missing item.

It seems there are more pieces to the puzzle than expected.

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clue 1

We need to put things in order; otherwise, we'll never be able to understand what we're working with.

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1/5

What system will work for long periods of time?

2/5

What system will allow mobile access, keeping you in rhythm will your budget?

3/5

What system will allow pulling data from another source?

4/5

Which system works good when budgeting with cash?

5/5

What's the least amount of time updates should be made to your budget system?

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TRUE OR NOT?

clue 2

Important parts seem to be missing but not sure what's not showing.

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1/5

I made a quick stop for groceries and used the cash already in my bag. This is ok but I need to manually enter into my budget system.

True ✓

False

2/5

I frequently stop at the local coffee house as my morning routine. I can use a gift card to manage my monthly expenses instead of entering each transaction.

True ✓

False

3/5

I borrowed money from a friend to cover a few bills. I can include this as income into my budget.

True

False ✓

4/5

I get a few dollars for a side gig but it's not consistent. I should still include this into my income line when received.

True ✓

False

5/5

I used a credit card to pay this months rent because my cash was short. It's the same as if I paid with cash or check.

True

False ✓

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clue 3

It seems to be more pieces to the puzzle than I originally expected.

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1/5

My friend Jack finally paid back the money borrowed last year. I should go ahead and include this on the income line of my budget.

No, it's a repayment

Absolutely, Jack never pays back.

Yes, it's another type of income.

2/5

I reviewed my budget and noticed my expenses were less than planned which left me more cash at the end of month. I can't include this cash in my current month because it was part of the previous month.

No way, you have to spend it on something

Your budget must be wrong

Yes, consider it a gift for good budgeting

3/5

I receive money from alimony and child support but this shouldn't be included as income because it's not from my job.

No way, it's a bad habit to include

That would be overstating my money

Yes, it should be included

4/5

Instead of using my own money to pay off my credit card, I borrowed the money. That's smart because I reduced my debt.

No, you just shifted debt

Yes, it reduced my credit card

That's smart spending

5/5

I skipped the month paying my credit card payment and just kept the money in my account. That's a good way to increas my income.

Strategy beyond words

No, you will incure interest payments.

You know it. Right on.

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COMPENDIUM

COLLECT EVIDENCE

Looking through all the clues, what's been missing from our budget.

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1/6

I save time to establish a system to track income and expenses monthly.

2/6

How I manage my money during the month is good budgeting. It may even provide additional income at end of month.

True

False

3/6

Skipping regular payments on my bills is a good way to retain my money. Also, if I don't track my money I'll still have peace of mind.

It's an under rated strategy

If I don't know it won't hurt

Not exactly

4/6

Everyone should use the same system to manage their budget.

5/6

Borrowing money is the only way to manage money effectively. Everyone should borrow, no matter the situation.

True

False

6/6

Trying to figure out budgeting and managing my money is all on me. I'll just have to make the best of my situation.

Yep, it's you against the world

No way, there is help available

You're just stuck

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