How I Plan My Month to Stay on Track Financially

I'm sitting down today to show you guys some of my thought process behind how I set up my budget. I use a standard set amount for every month and then from there I make changes where necessary depending on what plans I have for the month. We're looking to do more as a family in 2026, so it takes a little more guess work as I don't usually know how much everything is going to cost us, but its a lot easier knowing that we have our budget and savings to fill in where needed.

👉 If you want to track your finances in 2026, I’ve linked the budget tracker I use below:
Ultimate Budget Tracker: https://www.etsy.com/listing/44285239...

💸 Links & Resources
📈 Invest with Fidelity: https://fidelity.app.link/e/fQAt4TDjeWb
📊 Invest with Robinhood (Get a Free Stock!): https://join.robinhood.com/allissh5
📷 My Filming Setup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG19FGQ5?..
📈Simple Budget Tracker: https://www.etsy.com/listing/44285029...
📄Budgeting for Beginners Printable: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/me/li...
✨Amazon Favorites: bit.ly/4jjwuCE


🙋‍♀️ Get to Know Me
I'm 32 years old and live in the Midwest. I'm married and we have 1 child together. I work full time as an analyst and then do YouTube and Etsy on the side. I started this channel because I want to help others learn how to budget, because budgeting changed my life. I started budgeting in 2024 when my husband and I noticed lifestyle creep in our lives. I'm currently tackling my student loans aggressively and then I'll move on to pay off my car, all while still building long-term wealth through intentional investing.