Tips and tricks to create a monthly budget the right way

Setting a monthly budget, and sticking to it, can be very difficult. With unexpected costs, fluctuations in prices, and debts with high interest rates, you might find it impossible to set a monthly number and not exceed it.

Luckily, there are many ways to help control your finances and make sure there’s enough each month to cover your expenses. We’ve put together simple budgeting tips to make your monthly budgeting process a breeze – from prioritizing certain payments to proper spending habits, you’ll find stability each month with these budgeting tips.

Read the full article in the Finances FYI section of The Seattle Times, sponsored by 1st Security Bank.