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To many, it's a dreaded task: making a budget to keep track of money. Guess what? You can do it, and we show you some tools that can help — maybe even make it fun. The founder of the popular budgeting software You Need A Budget tells us how to track your spending.Here's what to remember:- Don't budget just because you should: Set a goal.- Leverage anxiety from a life change and turn it into motivation.- Follow the 50-30-20 method.- Use the power of scarcity.- A roommate is worth 1,000 coffees.- Find the budgeting technique that works for you. Here's a worksheet to get you started: https://bit.ly/2umlqex.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It is possible to get out of debt fast, but it's a gritty marathon to get to a better place. Here's how to keep up the momentum.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If you use credit cards in an intentional way, you can free up some valuable perks. We geek out on strategies to make credit cards work for you.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy