If you need something a little more hands on to get yourself back into black, you have many options. You can contact a credit counseling office in your area or online and find out what resources they have available to you. Many offices have free classes on budgeting.

Many people have such a hard time with budgeting because they simply don’t know where their money is going! There are some great new websites such as http://www.MoneyPants.com that help with this issue. These web sites will track all of your spending and then help you set up your goals. There is a low monthly fee to use any website that will help you with this, but they are generally very user friendly, and in case of Money Pants, even fun to use. You will have access to someone who can answer questions and a message board where you can find a lot of other information. One great feature is that they will email you with reminders when you have a bill due.

As you can see, building a budget doesn’t have to be an awful task. By doing it right, you will get to watch, step-by-step how your financial picture changes. Just imagine, by taking this step, you may one day soon be debt free, or even own your own home. The key is to take your time, do process in small bites, and be sure to take advantage of all help out there. You’ll be on your way in no time!