A budget isn’t something you create once. It evolves with your life.
Every month:
Look at what worked
Fix what didn’t
Adjust categories
Increase debt payments as your income grows
Your first three months won’t be perfect. They aren’t meant to be. Think of budgeting as a skill—like learning a language.
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