Here at Goodbudget, we believe the way we spend, save, and give money reflects what we value and what we call important — for better or for worse. We also believe that it’s possible to live a life of generosity while staying within our means, and still make room for our needs and wants. To do that, we have to identify what’s truly important so that our money choices accurately reflect that truth.

In this series, we’ll introduce you to a budgeting process that can help you create a budget that works toward your values. We’ll cover five steps to show you how to make that possible. The Budget with a Why process helps you reflect on past money habits, make active decisions to create change, and then live that out in future choices that reflect your values.