Ok, yesterday we covered getting the right mindset for your finances and your personal finance. Today's tip is going to cover how to start managing your money the right way. By taking the time to build a solid foundation, you'll be much more likely to succeed with your goals.

The very first thing you need to do is figure out how much you make over the course of the month, net, and how much you spend. Add up all of your expenses, even the tiniest ones, and see where you end up. Don't forget to add up cash purchases, little add-ons and all of the impulse purchases you make as well. Basically, if it is money you spend, you need to see how much is going out the door.

Ideally, you should have something left at the end of every month. If you are spending more than you are making, this is a problem that will need to be addressed. It may not even been obvious at first that you are overspending, especially if you have a good cash flow system in place. That is why it is vital to take a hard look at your monthly finances before you go any further.

Tomorrow, we'll discuss building a budget that you can actually stick to without any problems.