The Importance of Making a Budget

November is Financial Literacy Month, and the number one money management tip for everyone, is to have a budget! According to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, when people have a budget, 93 per cent actually stick to it. Those are pretty great odds, and imagine how much more money you’d have in your bank account if you weren’t spending it frivolously. Debt levels continue to rise in Canada, so while times are tough for some, the stress for budgeting is even more important. Use this month as an excuse to get your money back on track. A budget helps you see more clearly how much money…