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How to Use This Sheet
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INSTRUCTIONS (Sheets 1-3):
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BEFORE USING THIS SHEET! Do not request access. File --> Make a Copy --> Begin editing
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1. Customize Rows for Your Budget: Insert or adjust the rows to align with your monthly or biweekly budget. Tailor the names to fit your specific needs.
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2. Input Bill Costs: Enter the cost of each bill into the designated rows. For variable bills (like electricity), check your provider's website for historical trends or use the amount from a higher bill to ensure accurate budgeting.
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3. Modify Rows as Needed:
- If you don’t need a specific row, feel free to delete it.
- If you need to add a row, insert it within the existing rows to ensure it’s included in the functions. Rows added below the
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4. Review the Total: Ensure the "Total" section accurately reflects your budget breakdown, particularly for your designated bills checking account
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5. Allocate Funds: Allocate your funds that were determined through the exercise to your "bills" checking account
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6. Automate: After automating your transactions, check the box so that you know this bill is already being paid (be sure not to mistakenly pay it twice!)
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7. Dates: Document all of the dates that your bills, payments, etc., are due. This will keep you on track each month.
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Tips:
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- I have tips about creating two checking accounts in my blogs located here
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- Be sure to review bank statements for recurring transactions such as subscriptions
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- You may use the Monthly budget breakdown or Biweekly based on your income schedule
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- Adjust these sheets to fit your needs and reach out to me with suggestions, feedback, and questions on my blog or at freedomfundinprogress@gmail.com
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