Share the Responsibility

­Make sure you’re not the only member of your household concerned about your budget. If you’re working hard to save money, but your spouse is out spending you into debt, you’re fighting a losing battle. Sit down together and make a plan to determine how much ­spending money you should each have. Then, check in every week to see how well you’re doing. If the entire family shares the responsibility for the budget, everyone can cut back just a little and make a big difference. One person shouldn’t have to shoulder the entire burden alone.