Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. When it comes to budgeting, there’s a broad spectrum of how people like to ...

In hindsight, it makes sense that at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Americans hoarded more money than ever. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that... In hindsight, it ...

Trying to get your spending under control? Just like with dieting, it can help to add some structure by following a plan, especially if your budget is likely to be bigger because of inflation, as The ...

There’s more than one way to budget. A strategy that works for one person might be a terrible match for another — and that’s OK. It’s not your specific budgeting style that’s important. What matters ...

Although a great deal of people create a budget, research shows that very few actually stick to one. Learn what keeps ...