Expert reveals 5 simple tips for creating a sustainable budget in 2026

Budgeting can harness control of your money, and rein in impulsive spending - (Getty/iStock)

As 2026 approaches, at the top of many people’s lists of resolutions will be to improve their finances.

Budgeting is a key part of financial health — but if you’re not confident in this area, you’re not alone. Just 59 percent of Americans feel extremely, or very, confident that they have enough knowledge to create a monthly budget, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.