The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Living on a Budget, 2nd Edition (The Pocket Idiot's Guide)

Living on a budget is essential for the vast majority of Americans. This new edition lays out the basics of budgeting, clearly and inexpensively. Readers will discover how to follow a budget, how to make the necessary big purchases, the financial dangers of leasing a car, and how to get their budget on paper and in workable categories.
-Most new jobs created in recent years are at a much lower salary than those lost in the preceding years
-Especially useful for the recent college grad, the recently divorced, the new parent, and others going through a lifestyle change that requires financial adjustments
-A low-priced pocket edition for the budget-conscious