Keeping Track of What You've Got

Your friends are going to a movie and to get something to eat afterwards.  You're all set to go along until you look at your wallet. You haven't got enough. How can that be? You thought you had at least $30 and you just cannot ask your parents for a loan. Where did your money go?

Good question. Money can slip through your fingers so easily. Spend a little here, a little there. Pretty soon, there's not much left. If this has happened to you, you could use some help managing your money. It is not that hard to do. This section of themint gives you some tracking tips.

First, learn where your money is going. You may get surprised. Check out the Keeping a Money Diary.