Budget Free Basics

Build a comfort fund to prepare for the unexpected and stop money from calling the shots

Why building an "emergency fund" is the wrong plan — and what to do instead.

Feb 9 • Dana Miranda

How to use ‘anti-budgeting’ to automate money management and spend without worry

4 experts weigh in on their alternative methods to ditch your budget and use money with joy

Aug 12, 2025 • Dana Miranda

A happier way to manage money: Saying ‘yes’ to you

Organize your money to create a yes fund that lets you spend freely without planning, restricting or tracking every dollar

Jul 24, 2025 • Dana Miranda

How to create a money map to manage your money without a budget

Budgeting doesn’t work. But you can stay on top of your financial commitments and plans without all the restriction or shame.

Jun 26, 2025 • Dana Miranda

Set a regular ‘money date’ to get money off your mind

How my bi-weekly check in has helped me keep my head on straight amid work, life and financial transitions

May 15, 2025 • Dana Miranda

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