Adulting with a Budget

Budgeting Without the B.S.

Let’s be honest—budgeting sounds like something your parents told you to do right after you overdrafted your checking account on Uber Eats.

But here’s the truth: budgeting isn’t about spreadsheets, shame, or cutting out everything that makes life enjoyable (like oat milk lattes, concert tickets, or impulse candles). Budgeting is actually about freedom—the freedom to know what you can afford, say “yes” to the things that matter, and sleep at night without sweating about whether your card will decline at Target.

This book was written for people who are broke-ish but trying, overwhelmed but ready to take control, and sick of being told they need to stop spending money on coffee like that’s going to magically erase their student loans. Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck, juggling multiple side hustles, or trying to stop your subscriptions from multiplying like rabbits, you’re in the right place.