A Better Way to Manage Your Everyday Money - Book - Page 19
We can give ourselves the same fundamental control of our everyday money by routing our
paychecks through one checking account. We can plan our spending based solely on when the
money is needed. This is more natural than trying to micromanage paychecks. It also makes
something else possible that’s been missing: a standard way to view and manage everyday
money that is flexible enough to work for everyone. A method that is free from the tyranny of
paydays and living paycheck to paycheck.
Getting there
The alternative money lifestyle to living paycheck to
paycheck offered in this book may be difficult for you
to imagine. But, try to picture a lifestyle in which:
● Money is a convenience, only
● You have a clear picture of all your household
finances in one place
● You can see where you plan to spend your
money for the next twelve months
● Paying bills on time is effortless
● You balance checking account statements and reconcile credit card statements in minutes
● Planning for your short- and long-term financial goals is simple
● Playing
