Budgeting sounds simple: spend less than you earn.
But if it were that easy, most people wouldn’t feel like they’re one step behind their goals. The truth is, budgeting mistakes are common — and they quietly sabotage even the best intentions.

The good news?
Once you recognize these common budgeting pitfalls, you can fix them and start stacking your cents for real.

Here are the 5 biggest budgeting mistakes keeping you broke — and how to finally turn things around.