No matter how your personal plan shapes up, remember that a budget only really needs to do two things: Leave you feeling good about what you spent your money on. Are your basic needs met? Are you happy with the value your dollars have brought you compared to the effort you put in earning them? Are you getting in some of those nonnegotiables to actually enjoy your life? Ensure you have some money left over to save and invest. A good budget isn’t just about not getting yourself in debt and zeroing out at the end of every month. It’s about getting to that rich-person place where your money is
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