Here’s how budget binders work and a few budgeting binder ideas you can consider. What is a budget binder? A budget binder is essentially a day planner for your money.

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The best budget system is one that works for your lifestyle — but new or not, budget binders are not necessarily the safest way to spend and save in the long term.