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MONEY, MADE SIMPLE
Tips for Saving Your
Personal Budget
MONTHLY OVERVIEW
How to manage your money, track expenses,
and find ways to save in everyday life
31,800 RUB
total listed
monthly expenses
8 steps to a clearer budget
PRACTICAL • CLEAR • REALISTIC

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PERSONAL FINANCE
02 / 08
What Is a Personal Budget?
A personal budget is a plan of your income
and expenses over a certain period.
It helps you understand where your money goes, which
expenses are essential, and how much you can save.
A SIMPLE FORMULA
INCOME
money received
See the full picture
Stay in control
Understand which expenses take
up the largest part of your budget.
Avoid spending more than you
planned.
EXPENSES
money spent
The money left can go towards savings
or future goals.
Managing expenses is not about giving up everything you enjoy — it is about making thoughtful choices.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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My Expenses for One Month
An example of a personal budget: seven expense categories
Transfers
Supermarkets & stores
Online marketplaces
10,000 RUB
8,000 RUB
5,000 RUB
Clothing & footwear
Healthcare
Fast food
3,000 RUB
3,000 RUB
2,000 RUB
Taxi
TOTAL FOR THE MONTH
800 RUB
31,800 RUB
These figures are an example of monthly personal expenses. No extra categories are included.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE

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PERSONAL FINANCE
04 / 08
Where Does the Money Go?
Comparing expenses by category
Transfers
10 000 RUB
Supermarkets & stores
8 000 RUB
31,800 RUB
total monthly
Online marketplaces
5 000 RUB
Clothing & footwear
3 000 RUB
Healthcare
3 000 RUB
Fast food
2 000 RUB
Taxi
800 RUB
The smallest amounts are taxi (800 RUB) and fast food (2,000 RUB). Comparing expenses shows where planning can help most.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE
expenses
Largest categories:
transfers and
supermarket
purchases.

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PERSONAL FINANCE
05 / 08
Practical Ways to Save
Small actions in every category can help you keep spending under control.
Transfers
Supermarkets & stores
Online marketplaces
• Set amounts and dates for transfers in advance.
• Make a shopping list before you go.
• Add items to your favourites first.
• Divide money according to its purpose.
• Compare prices for the same quantity.
• Wait 1–2 days before placing an order.
• Review recurring transfers and subscriptions.
• Avoid buying items that are not on your list.
• Compare sellers and the final price.
Clothing & footwear
Fast food
Healthcare
• Buy items when you actually need them.
• Avoid making food delivery an everyday habit.
• Plan for necessary healthcare expenses.
• Build a versatile basic wardrobe.
• Take homemade food with you.
• Check available discount programmes.
• Look for sales, but check the original price.
• Plan snacks in advance.
• Compare pharmacy prices when appropriate.
Taxi
• Use public transport whenever possible.
• Plan your route in advance.
• Combine several errands into one trip.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE
The key principle
Saving works best when it becomes a habit, not a one-time set of restrictions.

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PERSONAL FINANCE
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How to Avoid Impulse Purchases
Before buying something, pause and ask
yourself whether you really need it.
01
Pause
Do not place the order immediately. Give yourself time to think.
24 hrs
02
03
04
Check your list
Ask yourself: was this item planned, or did an advert make me want it?
Compare
Look at alternatives, reviews, delivery costs and the final price.
Set a limit
Decide how much you can spend on non-essential items and stick to it.
If the urge to buy something disappears, it may have been an emotional impulse rather than a real need.
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The 24-hour rule
For a non-essential purchase, wait at least one
day and then reconsider your decision.

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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Rules for Managing Your Money
Budgeting does not have to be complicated. Start with a few simple rules.
Track your spending
01
Write down expenses or review them every few days.
Separate categories
02
Plan ahead
03
At the beginning of each month, list essential payments and expected
expenses.
Set limits for groceries, shopping, transport and other regular costs.
Save regularly
04
Choose an affordable amount and put it aside when you receive money.
Review the results
05
At the end of the month, compare your plan with actual spending and adjust
your limits.
A flexible plan is better than an unrealistic perfect one.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE

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PERSONAL FINANCE
08 / 08
Saving Starts with Awareness
The goal is not to spend less at any cost,
but to know where and why your money goes.
1
PLAN
Manage your money in advance and set clear spending limits.
YOUR BUDGET
31,800 RUB
example monthly
expenses
2
3
CHECK
Compare prices and think about whether a purchase is necessary.
SAVE
Regularly put aside part of the money you have available.
Start small: review your expenses and choose one habit you can improve.
PLAN • COMPARE • SAVE FOR THE FUTURE
Thoughtful choices
today create more
opportunities tomorrow.