If you’re concerned where your money is going each month, it’s important to create a detailed budget. That’s according to the Bongiorno Group’s Director Vanessa Smith and Financial Consultant, Matt Homewood. . That’s one of the essentials of financial planning, a process in which you should spend considerable time on determining your short and long-term goals. It includes a meticulous review of your spending habits, prioritising repayment of debts, and ultimately aiming for a budget surplus.
 
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