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Do your own math for deposits and withdrawals to make sure your bank hasn’t missed anything or
taken any liberties with your money.
Find the ending number from each monthly statement and work backward, check to see to see
what has cleared, and what has not cleared.
Go line by line and account for any fees you’re charged. Seeing them up close may prompt you to
call and ask to have some removed, which the banks often will do if you persist
Budgeting tools
Budgeting and stretching a stipend can feel overwhelming or confusing if you’ve never done it before. Here
are some following resources that can help get you started and ease the budgeting process for you.
Mint.com: If you are looking for an electronic tool to assist with your budgeting needs, this user-friendly
website automatically updates and categorizes your information and suggests ways to help you save.
The budget spreadsheet : The above sample tailored to a budget for an AmeriCorps member with
City Year can be found on Google Drive on the Los Angeles AmeriCorps Support page.
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If you have questions about the sample AmeriCorps Member budget created by Chris Bischel
CYLA Evaluation Manager, ’12 AmeriCorps Member, ’13 Team Leader, you can reach out to
him via email at cbischel@cityyear.org.
http://ballingonabudget.org/: This is a helpful blog with suggestions on how to live on a budget, which
gives some great tips and tricks.
Important Takeaways
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