Is a budget a plan?

Real quick though, let’s define the word budget. A budget is just a plan. It’s not a restriction on spending—it’s a plan for what you’ll do with your money. It’s a plan for what’s coming in and what’s going out. When you learn how to make a budget—and do it every month—you’re giving your money purpose. You’re taking control. Goodbye, money anxiety.

What is a monthly budget planner?

The monthly budget planner is an excellent tool for detailed financial tracking on a monthly basis. This monthly expense tracker features separate sections for income, expenses, and savings, along with graphical representations of spending categories to help you visualize where your money goes.

How do I choose a budget planner?

A successful budget planner helps you decide how to best spend your money while avoiding or reducing debt. NerdWallet recommends the 50/30/20 budget, which suggests that 50% of your income goes toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings and debt repayment. Before choosing a budget planner, you want to decide on a budgeting system.