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How do I make a budget that I can stick to?
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The first step to making a budget you can stick to is to figure out how much money you have to work with. This means adding up all your income sources and subtracting all your expenses. After that, you can decide how much money you can allocate to different budget categories such as food, housing, transportation, entertainment, and so on. To help you stick to the budget, it is important to track your spending and be mindful of making cuts whenever possible. Also, remember to give yourself enough room to enjoy life and not to be too strict, otherwise you may end up feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. Once you have your budget set up, it is just a matter of setting up a system to update and monitor it as your financial situation changes.