The Money with Katie Show Why This Finance Expert Says You Don't Need to Budget
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Jan 1, 2025 
Dana Miranda, author of "You Don't Need a Budget" and founder of Healthy Rich, challenges traditional finance norms. She argues that strict budgeting often increases stress rather than alleviating it. Instead, she promotes a trust-based approach to managing money, emphasizing the significance of income stability and financial ease. Miranda also discusses the potential of worker cooperatives and explores how community resources can enhance financial wellness, urging a shift towards collective action over individual responsibility.
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Budgeting Ineffectiveness
- Budgeting, like dieting, often proves unsustainable, increasing the "pain of paying".
- It doesn't consistently reduce spending or financial stress long-term, sometimes even increasing stress.
The Fantasy of Riches
- Budget culture normalizes greed by equating financial responsibility with maximizing wealth.
- The pursuit of riches becomes a fantasy because "rich" is a moving target, leading to endless striving.
Pursue Ease, Not Control
- Pursue financial ease instead of control, quieting internal and external pressures.
- Focus on what money can do for you, rather than constant optimization and self-monitoring.
