Budgeting is often associated with spreadsheets, strict rules, and constant sacrifice. As a result, many people avoid it altogether. In reality, a budget is simply a plan for how money will be used.

Courtney Reilly-Larke is the deputy editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. Previously, she was the associate editor of personal finance at MoneySense. She was also managing editor of Best Health Magazine ...

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