This document discusses tracking spending and creating a budget or money plan. It recommends tracking expenses in detail to understand where money is going. This can be done as purchases are made using paper, smartphone apps, or spreadsheets, or by reviewing bank and credit card statements later. Once expenses are tracked, a budget or money plan can be made to allocate money to categories and work towards financial goals like paying off debt. The document also promotes using the free budgeting tool Mint.com or an envelope system to help manage spending within the budget. Coaching services are also offered to help develop goals and money plans.