MONTHLY BUDGET

Lesson #2: MONTHLY BUDGET

 

 Impulse buying is where one buys out of instinct, peer pressure, social influence or without planning. To avoid this make a monthly budget, dividing basic needs(rent, food,*clothes),Utilities (Water, Electricity, airtime).Once this is settled divide the rest among daily expenditure (transport, lunch) avoid unnecessary expenditure like too much boda boda (walk a distance, it’s good exercise) eat in cheaper places or better still pack food. This budget should be followed strictly, yes it’s easier said than done but a strict discipline injected in will maintain this habit.

Below is a small budget for a small income earner (employee).

SALARY: Ugx.500, 000

Rent:	100,000 (If at all your renting)
Food:	150,000 (This applies effectively if you’re single or when you’re contributing. This includes all meals, know how much you spend per meal)
Clothes:	50,000 (*these can be bought once in 4 months)
Utilities:	50,000(electricity & water)
Airtime:	20,000 (load only the business line that generates money)
Transport:	60,000 (assuming you use 2,000 per day to and fro, you can also reduce transport costs by walking a distance to save more money)
Tithe:	10% of your income (Yes this sounds insane but in later lessons you shall see its importance)
Save:	20,000(this money should not be touched, it’s for emergency i.e medical or future investment)

 

Stick this budget on your fridge as a reminder or on your mirror or any place where you can easily remember it. Make it before your paycheck comes in so that you know how much to spend and how much to save.Avoid Impulse buying.