Please note: This content is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a professional for your specific situation. Disclaimer Image of a squirrel budgeting for acorns with spreadsheets and a calculator Credit: Gemini Ever check your bank account and see $5 left before rent? Been there, cried there. As a finance manager by day, I crunch numbers like a pro, but my dog once chewed my budget notes, leaving me as lost as my last paycheck. Budgeting isn’t exactly sexy—it’s like herding cats (or my pup, Sansa)— it's more like trying to give a bath to a particularly squirmy toddler, or, in my case, herding my very enthusiastic dog, Sansa. But trust me, it’s your golden ticket to financial zen, even if it feels like pulling teeth. Step 1: Track Spending Like a Dog Chasing a Squirrel Why: Find where your cash vanishes (like my $3...