

You may want to use TD MySpend to help track any purchases made through your TD savings, chequing and/or credit card accounts.ĭo you have a financial goal in mind? The way you’d build a budget to save for a vacation might be different than if you're saving for a house. You can also monitor any automated payment statements you may have so you’re aware of any extra charges (like phone data overages) you may have incurred. If your goal is to save, it's a good idea to consider setting caps on how much you spend on non-essential items (like entertainment or dining out) so you don’t accidentally spend more than you want to.

Consider what percentage of your income you can put aside for savings each month and try to stick to it as best you can.

There's likely going to be a percentage of your money you'll have to dedicate to necessary expenses (like a mortgage or student loans), another percentage for wants (like shopping or dining out) and a third portion solely for saving. Understand your spending and saving habits. A tool like the TD Personal Cash Flow Calculator can help you crunch those numbers.Ģ. When you keep a monthly tally of your income, expenses and investments, you can have a clearer snapshot of your financial picture. To create a personal budget, it's a good idea to know the following: How much money you take home after paying taxes how much your expenses cost and how much money you contribute to savings and investments. Do a monthly review of your income, expenses and investments.
