Lesson 6: Tracking Actual Commitments

You planned that your electric bill in January would be $100. The odds that a utility bill is an even $100 are low so this is a perfect example of a planned commitment that needs to be updated with the actual cost. Updating your digital tracker with actual costs should be done with each transactionContinue reading “Lesson 6: Tracking Actual Commitments”

Lesson 7. Balancing Against the Bank

If you are just joining us, we are near the end of the series on personal finance management. This is the part where you reconcile the balance shown in your digital tracker and planner with the balance the bank shows. The process used for this task has been around for … well, for as longContinue reading “Lesson 7. Balancing Against the Bank”

Instructions for Making Trail Mix Banana Bread

I wanted to practice my instructional writing. My recent discovery of a banana bread recipe, found at https://kirbiecravings.com/healthy-banana-oatmeal-bread/, has inspired me to share my lessons learned and customizations. Instructional Planning Introduction There are six steps in making either the banana bread loaf or mini muffins. 1. Decide Which will you make? 2. Prepare Get yourContinue reading “Instructions for Making Trail Mix Banana Bread”