If you haven’t reviewed beneficiary designations on all of your accounts, your heirs can be severely impacted. Improperly set designations will override your will, could increase tax liabilities, and can cause financial difficulties for your family.
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.