How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Rule No. 9: If necessary, make a little extra money off your kitchen stove.

Rule No. 8: Teach your children a responsible attitude toward money.

Rule No. 7: Do not have your life, insurance proceeds paid to your widow in cash.

Rule No. 6: Protect yourself against illness, fire, and emergency expenses.

Rule No. 5: Try to build credit, in the event you must borrow.

Rule No. 4: Don't increase your headaches with your income.

Rule No. 3: Learn how to spend wisely.

Rule No. 2: Get a tailor, made budget that really fits your needs.

Rule No. 1: Get the facts down on paper.

But what are the principles of managing our money? How do we begin to make a budget and a plan? Here are eleven rules.