So… What Exactly Is Loud Budgeting?
At its core, loud budgeting is saying your money truth out loud. It’s about owning your financial choices and not hiding them behind excuses like “I’ll just deal with it later” or “I can splurge a little, it’s fine.”
A few examples:
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“I’m skipping that $12 latte this month because I’m saving for my dream vacation.”
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“I’m not buying that cute bag—even though it’s adorable—because I’m paying down my credit card debt first.”
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“I’m doing a no-spend weekend challenge to meet my savings goal.”
See the pattern? Loud budgeting isn’t about being cheap. It’s about prioritizing what actually matters to you instead of keeping up with what Instagram, your coworkers, or even your family thinks you should spend.
And honestly, it’s kind of liberating. Because when you make your financial goals public—even if just to a few friends or a small online community—you hold yourself accountable without feeling like you’re in some secret shame spiral.
