Setting Up A Budget That Actually Works For Your Family

February 20, 2026

Creating a budget isn’t about putting your money in a straitjacket. It’s about giving every dollar a job so you can finally gain control and start pointing your finances toward what you really want. Think of it as drawing a map before you start a road trip—you need to know your starting point to get to your destination. Building Your Financial Foundation # Before you can tell your money where to go, you have to get brutally honest about where it’s been going. ...