The idea of living according to a budget can make plenty of eyes roll. The word itself has a way of conjuring feelings of deprivation and gloom. That's not, however, the way it has to be—or even the ...

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 ...

There are many types of budgeting. Many of us might just think of a stuffy Excel spreadsheet with a bunch of numbers. However, there are actually many different ways to make a budget. By understanding ...

Every business, whether small or large, needs a way to track its expenses, revenue and profits. "Budgets are really important for both internal and external (reasons)," says Joseph Fahey, director of ...

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 ...