Budgeting

SMART Goals

SMART Goals

Setting achievable financial goals can lead to better budgeting and savings.
Anchoring

Anchoring

Be mindful of the first number proposed in budget discussions and make sure it's based on actual needs and not just the anchor.
Gambler's Fallacy

Gambler's Fallacy

Recognizing the gambler's fallacy can help you avoid making financial decisions based on recent spending patterns or income fluctuations.
Breadth-First Search

Breadth-First Search

Reviewing all expenses within the same category before analyzing other categories.
Depth-First Search

Depth-First Search

Applying DFS to review and adjust one area of your budget, like discretionary spending or debt repayment, before moving on to the next can lead to a more effective financial plan.
Five Whys

Five Whys

Identifying the main drivers of overspending to create better financial habits.
Occam's Razor

Occam's Razor

Cutting unnecessary expenses is often more effective than devising elaborate money-saving schemes.

Similar Situations

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Financial planning: Budgeting and allocating resources to meet different levels of personal needs.
Dunning–Kruger Effect

Dunning–Kruger Effect

Budgeting & Spending: People who assume they are "good with money" may overlook financial pitfalls. Acknowledging their gaps can lead to better financial planning.
Availability Bias

Availability Bias

Budgeting for Emergencies: Don't neglect building an emergency fund just because you've never faced a financial crisis.