Make some noise for loud budgeting

STOP TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE JONESES AND LEARN HOW TO SPEAK OUT ON WHAT YOU WANT AND CAN TRULY AFFORD

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TALKING about personal finances is so often a taboo, causing many of us to grit our teeth through financial stress while pretending everything is fine.

However, a trend called loud budgeting has been busy challenging this silence and making some noise.

Whether it's skipping an expensive dinner with friends or passing on a weekend trip, loud budgeting encourages open, honest conversations about money with friends and family.

Here Zoe Brett, a financial planner at EQ Investors, breaks down what loud budgeting really means, explains why it's becoming so popular, and how you can start using it in your own life.

What is loud budgeting?

"Loud budgeting is really just about being open and honest with people about your finances," said Zoe.