10 Common Budgeting Mistakes (U.S. Edition) — How to Avoid Them and Stay Financially Fit

We all have experience when our paycheck is used faster than expected and we just sit and think "Where did it go?" It doesn't even matter whether you are juggling with your student loans , monthly rent, or that unwanted car repairing costs, budget can feel like navigating a financial obstacle course—especially in the U.S., with it's unique challenges. But don't be afraid of these tough situations, you are not alone and mistakes are part of the journey. The only thing that matter is did you learn from your mistakes. Here are 10 common mistakes that people make —and how to avoid falling into the traps. Mistake #1: Not Having a Budget at all Remarkably, a large number of Americans either don't make a budget or use the infamously unreliabl...