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Weatherhead's Mary Sasmaz shares tips for budgeting

Media | May 27, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

What is a budget?
WalletHub: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said budgeting’s biggest benefit is forcing people to define financial goals and create a plan for achieving them. She emphasized a “pay yourself first” savings strategy and said naming savings accounts for specific goals can help people stay disciplined and motivated.