|   Budget 
              Counseling  
            What 
              is a budget? 
              A budget is a written record of how much money you make and spend 
              every month. It provides a snapshot of your spending and saving 
              habits.  
            What 
              is budget counseling? 
              In budget counseling, we look at your current patterns of spending 
              and saving and assist you in developing a balanced budget. 
            What 
              is net household income? 
              Your net household income is the amount of money you earn or 
              receive each month after you take out state and federal taxes, health 
              insurance premiums, and other deductions. Your net household income 
              is the building block of your balanced budget.  |