Budgeting Your Finances

Relax! Budgeting can help you learn how much you're currently spending—and how to successfully reduce unnecessary spending.

Use our calculators to determine how much money you'll save by creating a sound budget, postponing purchases, or paying off your credit card balances early.

Calculators

• How much am I spending?
• Should I pay off debt or invest in savings?
• What will it take to pay off my balance?
• How much should I set aside for emergencies?
• How much will it cost to raise a child?
• What's it worth to reduce my spending?
• Should my spouse work too?

These calculators are provided only as general self-help tools. Results depend on many factors, including the assumptions you provide. We do not guarantee their accuracy, or applicability to your circumstances. These tools are not offers, representations or warranties by any member companies of the Principal Financial Group^®, and do not describe any specific products or services they offer. Before you use these tools, please read this important information.