MSU's Family Economics program area aims to help Montana's individuals and families make effective financial decisions that will enhance their lives. Provided below are resources to do that very thing! For more information you can also find us on Facebook where we share, "Montguide Mondays".

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Family Financial Management

  • Developing a Spending Plan. (MT199703HR) (2018) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online] - A spending plan helps reduce the need for consumer credit, save for things wanted and live within income. This Montguide will help you balance your income and expenses so that money is avaiable for things your family needs most. Within the guide there is a template to do just this! Please feel free to print the template at home or pick one up at the Fallon County Extension Office. 
  • Schedule of Non-Monthly Living Expenses. (MT198910HR) (2023) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online] - Your monthly budget may seem lower than it really is if you forget to include annual or periodical expenses such as insurance, property taxes, or holiday gifts. This Montguide includes instructions and a worksheet for establishing the true cost of your family's non-monthly living expenses. Templates to calculate these expenses can be found in the PDF or printable versions can be made at the Fallon County Extension Office. 
  • Using a Check Register to Track Your Expenses. (MT198703HR) (2018) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online] - This guide explains how to transform your own check register into a handy budgeting tool that can be used to track your cash, credit and debit card expenses. To receive a Check Register, contact the Fallon County Extension Office, or they can be purchased through MSU Extension Publications. 

 

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