STEP 3: Practice sticking to a budget by keeping a running balance. UNIT 7: TakE acTION STUDENT HANDOUT sticking to a budget Just making a budget is a great fi rst step toward being fi nancially aware. However, it'll take smart money management to make sure you stick to that budget. Budget B: Susan's Budget Name: Susan Valley Pay Period: Oct 1-15 Estimated Income (money in): Cash on hand Estimated Wages Total Estimated Income Estimated Expenses: Savings Room and Board Vacation Fund Medical Expenses New Clothes Entertainment Lunches Gifts Transportation (Bus Fare) Hair and Nails Miscellaneous Expenses Total Estimated Expenses $12.10 $295.50 $307.60 $25.00 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $20.00 $40.00 $10.00 $35.00 $10.00 $25.00 $285.00 LESSON 30: YOUR POSTSECONDARY BUDGET Property of PeerForward/© 2022 PeerForward; All Rights Reserved.lesson 30: Your PostsecondarY Budget 449 TALK IT OUT Did Susan stick to her budget for each spending category this pay period? Figure out her total spending per category and compare that to her estimated budget. making it real! How does Susan's actual spending compare to her budget? Find out by keeping a running balance for Susan, based on her real expenses. Figure the new total after each expense and write it in the " Running Balance " column. At the end of the pay period, calculate how much money Susan has left over.