If you had a lemonade stand as a child, you knew the thrill of earning a little money on the side. Bringing that concept into adulthood by pursuing a side-gig can provide you with extra income and income diversity.
The debate about whether a budget is a necessity or a waste of time often centers on a fundamentally flawed definition of budgeting. The exercise of budgeting shouldn’t be designed to limit you, but to give you the freedom to spend money in the manner you wish to spend it.