If you spend much time on TikTok or other social media platforms browsing ideas to manage your money, you’ve probably seen the cash stuffing budgeting method trending in popular posts. This ...

Trea S. Branch is a personal finance writer based in Chicago. She has an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and her work has been featured in the Associated Press and several financial ...

Cash stuffing involves allocating physical cash into labeled envelopes for different budget categories. The method is seeing a resurgence in 2025 as Americans look for ways to control spending and ...

MANY people start a budget with the best intentions. They download an app, create a spreadsheet or write down every peso they spend. For a few days, it feels empowering, but then the excitement fades.