A budget can help you be more mindful of—and deliberate with—your spending. The envelope budgeting system, for example, uses a cash-based approach. With this method, you divide your money into ...

My last blog post, Don’t Be a Budget Hater, discussed the surprising truth that not all budgets are bad. They often have a negative connotation, but hopefully after reading the article, you see the ...

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One of the first pieces of personal finance advice most people learn is that they need a budget. The idea behind this advice is straightforward: You need to know where your money is going, and a ...

The mobile app Mint was a favorite free budgeting tool, but it was discontinued in 2024. Other free budgeting mobile apps include Goodbudget, Achieve MoLO and SoFi Budget Planner. Using pen and paper, ...

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The Mint app has shut down as of Jan. 1, 2024. For alternatives, check out CNBC Select's ranking of the best budgeting apps. Keeping track of your expenses on a regular basis is an important part of ...