I have a paper budget still, but I don't obsess over it daily like I used to. Pretty much everything is automatic - bills get charged to my Amex card, savings are transferred with each paycheck.
It doesn't matter to me anymore if I spend $20 too much on makeup or hair stuff, especially if I spend $20 less on groceries that month. As long as everything balances at the end of the month, I'm happy.
I still track categories so I can see if I'm getting out of control in any particular area, but it's usually not a problem.
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