Budgeting success and handling major life changes

When budgeting feels like a success and then major life changes occur, leading to many true expenses in a single month, it's important to reevaluate and make adjustments. One strategy is to review category balances regularly and allocate any excess money to the credit cards. However, it's crucial to strike a balance and not neglect true expenses. A sustainable approach involves creating a steady debt payoff plan while consistently saving for upcoming expenses. This prevents setbacks and maintains progress towards debt freedom.