Use this printable budget planner checklist before you actually create your budget.
Please don't concern yourself with "how much" just yet: We're not doing that here.
The only goal of this checklist is to make sure you don't forget something important.
Notice there is no room for numbers. Forget the numbers. All we want to do with this list is check off the incomes and expenses pertaining to your family.
This free budget checklist is a wonderful tool to bring families and spouses together safely over money. It's less likely an argument will ensue because no actual numbers are involved.
Involving the kids (especially your teens) will teach them something while probably keeping you from forgetting something.
Use one of these household budget worksheets to make your family budget:
Do you have questions about this checklist? Ask me your questions.