On the money
Do you feel as if more money is going out than coming in to your household budget? It may be a good idea to re-evaluate your spending habits and find ways to tighten your purse strings. Several Web sites offer advice on how to calculate household expenses and areas to save.
Here are a few that might be worth a visit:
Bankrate.com
www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/Worksheet.asp
Online calculator helps you sort out food, housing and education expenses, and more.
Family Resource Center
www.ourfamilyplace.com/homeowner/budget.html
Offers budgeting hints and money-saving tips.
Our Family Place
www.ourfamilyplace.com/finances.html
Covers a range of topics, including eliminating debt and starting a savings program.
SoYouWanna.com
www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/budget/budget.html
Contains five sections of advice on saving, from assessing spending habits to sticking to a budget.

