Today, the Shoestring Team sits down to cover budgeting from a 30,000 ft view. This episode is not intended to make you an expert (nor to imply we are experts), rather it is intended with the hopes of perking up your ears and beginning to take a closer look at your finances.

There are too many Americans struggling financially, but there are also too many Americans struggling financially that don't have to be. We spend money like it's a competition!