Although it is agreed that many of the most difficult and disturbing problems of family living are related to family expenditures, yet there is perhaps less serious careful study given to the distribution of money for living expenditures than almost any other phase of homemaking. If a balanced budget was kept at all times some of the problems of this situation would be eliminated. This situation, however, is not surprising; many homemakers are so completely occupied with the responsibility of clothing, feeding, and otherwise providing for the physical welfare of their families that these matters which can be pushed aside are postponed until neglect produces a difficulty which compels them to give at least temporary attention in the matter. ...