Secrets of Successful Budgeting

The envelope method is old-fashioned but a super simple way to manage a budget that really works well. Peshkova/Shutterstock

Years ago, I was a guest on “The Maury Povich Show,” something I’ve never been that proud of. Back then, the show was kind of raunchy, and I just now realized that, about 20 years later, Maury is still at it.

I remember a few things about the show, such as what I wore (what was I thinking?) and the nice production staff. Maury was very kind, too.