How to Make a Simple Budget and a Winning Financial Plan (Simple Money Smarts Series)

Never put together a budget before? Not sure what a "net worth" is? This 40-page book will help you figure out a budget, calculate your net worth and put together a plan for your financial future, all using plain English. It's designed for people who are new to personal finance or have struggled with the basics of budgeting in the past. In addition are simple tips to help you plan for the worst, so you can protect yourself and your family as much as possible against job loss, foreclosure or catastrophic illness.

Below are the contents of the book:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Know What You've Got
Organize Your Money
   Your Income: What You Make
   Your Expenses: What You Spend
   Your Assets: What You Own
   Your Liabilities: What You Owe
   Bringing It All Together
What You're Making and Spending Now
Electronic Resources
Chapter 2: Healthy Finances
Setting Goals
Chapter 3: Creating a Budget
You Make More Than You Spend
You Spend More Than You Make
Chapter 4: Strengthen Your Position
Credit Score Tips and Tricks
Save for a Rainy Day
Check Your Backup Plans
Review Your Retirement Planning
Get More Education
What To Do If the Worst Happens
   Keep the Lines of Communication Open
   Who to Pay When There's Not Enough
   Student Loans
   Credit Insurance
   Government Help
   Foreclosure
   Bankruptcy
Chapter 5: Conclusion