Six letters – BUDGET – probably one of the most despised combination of letters in the English language, but that’s because you’re thinking about it all wrong. A budget isn’t a set in stone document that is some formal decree telling what you can and can’t spend your money on. In fact, in this episode, I'm giving you permission to throw out your budget with a few simple caveats. What You'll Learn Understand why you despise the process of budgeting first What questions to ask yourself to get in a better money mindset Why setting goals is the key to achieving financial success So many tips on how to win at budgeting and tracking your money each month My easy 1-2-3 system of budgeting Why you need to be in the driver's seat when it comes to your spending (your future will thank you) Sharing my own story and struggles with budgeting Links You can sign up now for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and using the promo code ‘WONDERY.’ Then once you’re signed up, just download the Stitcher app for iOS or Android and start listening. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE! If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social channel and tag @shannahgame. Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices