Budgeting is more popular than ever. A 2022 Debt.com survey found that 86% of people track their monthly income and expenses, up from 80% in 2021 and 2020 and roughly 70% pre-pandemic. And in a world ...

CNBC Select has selected the best free budgeting tools for beginners, investors, small business owners and more. (See our ...

Add your income and expenses to this monthly budget planner, and we'll show how your spending aligns with the 50/30/20 rule. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Not everyone relishes the idea of proactively managing money and maintaining a budget. However, creating a budget-- and sticking to it -- are key first steps toward reaching financial goals large and ...

It’s January and you’ve gone and done it: You’ve resolved to keep better track of your personal finances. But deep down, you’re not sure where to start. Sure, you can buy accounting software, sign up ...

The Mint app has shut down as of Jan. 1, 2024. For alternatives, check out CNBC Select's ranking of the best budgeting apps. If you've never built a budget before, the thought of tracking all of your ...

Creating a monthly budget can feel like herding cats—things go in every direction, and somehow your money disappears before the month ends. But with the right approach (and a solid spreadsheet), you ...

As we head toward the holiday season, there's a good chance that you're winding up -- or are running late on -- your annual budget. So I'm going to share several strategies to consider when looking at ...

Whether you're single, part of a couple, or even head of a large family, creating a budget is a great way to track expenses and income to keep you on track toward your financial goals. Although a ...