What’s the purpose of having a budget?

The purpose of a budget is to track how much money you spend on certain things and how often you pay that amount. You can then track how much you make vs. how much you spend to see if you have any extra to spend. This allows you to track your finances more accurately in order to make proper financial decisions.

it further strained relations between the north and the south and convinced

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germany had to pay all damages related to the war.

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germany had to take sole responsibility for the war.