To make a financial budget, list every source of after-tax income and track all expenses for 30 days. Choose a method: 50/30/20, zero-based, envelope, or pay-yourself-first. Allocate every dollar across needs, wants, savings, and debt. In Canada, the allocation also covers RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, and RESP contributions alongside fixed costs.
Canadians have a budgeting gap.…
