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CFO Corner Week 6: How to Create Budget Categories That Actually Work
Many budgets fail because the categories don't reflect real life. This week on CFO Corner, create 5-8 simple budget categories that match how you actually live - not someone else's template. Your budget should work for your life, not force your life to work for your budget.
In This Episode:
Why budget categories are decision-making tools (not just buckets)
The sweet spot: 5-8 core categories
How to build categories from your real spending
Category bucket examples: Housing, Food, Transportation, Lifestyle, Savings, Fixed Bills, Flex
How to customize for your current life season
5 common budget…
The skinny
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