Only 18 months ago, managing cash was not something that anyone was really thinking about. However, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has raised interest rates 11 times since March 2022 to combat the worst inflation the U.S. has seen in 40 years, taking short term rates from 0% to over 5%.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your expenses, unsure where your money is going, and struggling to grow your savings? In an article earlier this month on avoiding lifestyle inflation, I briefly described one strategy called “reverse budgeting” and how we’ve found it to be a helpful way for families to gain control over their finances.