Montana Budgets Are Breaking—Here’s How To Fight Back

Where’s Your Paycheck Going, Montana?

Does your family do a monthly budget? I'm sure we all have a vague idea of how much we're spending each month, but do you ever break down where all your money goes each month?

If you haven't done it in a while, you might be surprised to see just how much you're overspending on common everyday things.

The Everyday Bills Bleeding Montana Bank Accounts

It's not fun to be strapped for cash or to check your bank account and wonder how you'll make it to payday.

Residents across both Montana and America are right now in a state of economic anxiety, and are nervous about the future as well.

According to the Guardian, more people, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are putting a pause on major life events such as having kids or buying a home.

What You Can Cut Without Feeling It

Having a kid or buying a home are HUGE big-ticket items, and it's pretty easy to not buy a house if you're looking to save money.

But what about things we need or want to buy every day?

From the same Guardian article, 65% of people have said the cost of living has gone up in 2025, with 60% of people saying it's just their everyday essentials getting more expensive.

So as we look to tighten our belts, why not look at some items that we could save some money on by either not buying as often or by cancelling an ongoing subscription?