Budgeting

U.S. consumer spending fell for a second straight month in December, putting the economy on a lower growth path heading into 2023, while inflation continued to subside, which could give the Federal Reserve room to further slow the pace of its interest rate hikes next week.

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

The BLS Data Finder allows for search across all BLS time series databases.

Budget Like a Millionaire is a 4 part on-demand budgeting masterclass that teaches you how to create an intentional spending plan that actually works.

How to actually enjoy your purchases instead of feeling bad about them.

This interactive graphic shows a breakdown of how average Americans spend their money, and how expenses vary across generations.

The Bean Game for Budgeting is a teacher and student favorite! Apply core principles. Adjust for financial hardships. Win!

EPI’s Family Budget Calculator measures the income a family needs in order to attain a modest yet adequate standard of living. Compared with the federal poverty line and the Supplemental Poverty Measure, EPI’s family budgets provide a more accurate and complete measure of economic security in America. The Family Budget Map offers a view of cost of living for a two-parent, two-child family across the United States at the county level.

EPI’s Family Budget Calculator measures the income a family needs in order to attain a modest yet adequate standard of living. The budgets estimate community-specific costs for 10 family types (one or two adults with zero to four children) in all counties and metro areas in the United States. Compared with the federal poverty line…

Did you know Google docs has budget templates available online, for free? If you enjoy using spreadsheets to manage your finances, see our list of favorites.

A budget is a spending plan for a certain length of time based on income and expenses. Budgeting can help you see where you stand and take control of your money.