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In fact, according to a 2024Debt.comsurvey, 90% of Americans budget their money in some form.

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Thats according to Dana Miranda, acertified personal finance educatorand the author of You Dont Need a Budget.

However, the reality is that money management doesnt have to be this way.

Here are two ways tocut toxic money habitslike budgeting, according to Miranda.

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Consider Intuitive Spending

Intuitive or conscious spending works a bit differently than budgeting.

One pro about this method is that youll be using your money to serve you at the moment.

Additionally, creating a money map is also part of a money date.

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This can help organize your goals, your financial commitments and the resources you have access to.

One pro about this method is that it may result in a lotless money stressthan traditional budgeting.

However, a con is that money dates may not be aneffective enough money management methodfor some people.

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