Budgeting is an interesting topic, and one that I think is extremely important.

However, there is one thing that I am seeing more regularly. That is the idea of people cutting out all of their spending just so that they can save £X for a new car or something similar.

I am all for cutting down on unnecessary expenditure or cancelling unused subscriptions for example. What I don’t like though is the idea that people are living miserably to try and save money.

I don’t care what anyone says, a new phone, a new car, or even a new house, is not worth missing out on drinks with friends, meals out, takeaways, and holidays.

I know that this is the only way that many people are able to cut costs and therefore save money.

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When it is possible to earn a lot of money online, you can understand my frustrations when I see people telling others to stop buying coffees. The small expenses do add up, but why not enjoy that Iced Latte and make an extra tenner that day!

Budgeting isn’t the problem in my eyes, because budgeting is vital. The main thing to come out of budgeting is understanding how much money comes in, goes out, and where it goes.

That is budgeting in a nutshell and it is really useful to know this information because a lot of us are guilty of overspending!

All I want to say though is please try and focus on building that income whilst enjoying your little treats, rather than feeling like you can’t have fun on a budget!

Do you agree?