How to Keep Track Of Your Paystubs, Schedule & Hours

I am trying to be a little bit more organized individule. I don't like excel too much, so I just use it for the basic simple stuff which isn't hard to do at all. I have it set up now to keep track of my paychecks, schedule and hours.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Envelopes
• Computer
• Excel Sheet on Computer

1. 
   Envelopes

   Get on your computer, it usually has a trial version of microsoft word or office. It provides powerpoint, word, excel, etc.
   
   First thing I have set up is: This I keep track of in envelopes, but this year gonna start keeping track of it on excel as well. I get paid 2-3 different ways for my job. One is my regular paycheck, and the other is milage reimbursement. I have taken 2 long envelopes and write on the back of it on the one "Regular Paystubs", and the other labeled "Milage Paystubs".

2. 
   Excel Spreadsheet

   Next, I now have it set up on excel. I'm keeping schedule and hours on one sheet in excel. First on excel I type the date (Jan 26, 2009) and go down the columns with the dates and do it Sun-Sat since that is how my schedule works for me. Then the column beside it I put the hours that I'm scheduled (9-4). I have it keep going thru til near the end of April so far. At the top too label what this sheet is, type it in before you type the rest of your dates and hours in. Mine is: "Shelby's Schedule-New Year-2009-Regular Hours". Then the third column (because you never know if you might work over or get out earlier). Ex: if your scheduled for 8 hours, and you might only end up working 6. Just type in your hours after you completed your day of work. It's a great way to keep track of your hours too.

3. 
   Calander

   Another good way to keep track of your schedule/hours is to get a calander where you can write in stuff. Or even a pocket calander would do too. In excel also I have one column where I'm gonna keep track of my regular pay along with the dates that I get paid. Then couple columns beside that over I'm gonna do the same with my milage pay.
   I think this is ideal in case for some reason you might lose a paystub or two along the way. I think you'd be okay as long as you keep your paystubs in an envelope or one of them folder like organizers you can find at walmart in the stationary section.
   
   You can also use excel to keep track of your sales tax reciepts to take off your income next, and if your keeping a savings account, and if your work doesn't take out your local tax and you have to pay them.
   Other things to keep track of for your convenience. I hope this helps you to get a bit more organized!