Most people don’t quit budgeting because they’re undisciplined. They quit because the budget wasn’t built for real life. In this on-air interview, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. (The Money Doctor) explains why rigid budgets so often fail — and what works better instead.
This conversation covers:
• Why traditional budgets break down under real-life pressure
• The difference between tracking reality and planning on hope
• How flexibility changes behavior and restores control The goal isn’t restriction. It’s control — without guilt, shame, or burnout.
If you’ve ever said, “I’ve tried budgeting and it never works,” this interview will help you understand why — and what to do differently.
The Montague Police Department is investigating an incident at Sheffield School that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield has been closed by the City following an inspection that found structural safety problems.
The Town of Montague has been working to prepare a phased grant approach to fund the redevelopment of the Farren site.
The Two District Eight Town, 2D8T, sustainability project for the Mohawk and Hawlemont School Districts have been visiting other consolidating districts to better understand potential paths forward.
The State Fire Marshal Jon Davine is asking residents to practice outdoor fire safety in the weeks and months ahead as most of the state is in a significant drought, raising outdoor fire risks.
Bernardston Police conducted a traffic stop Thursday for an expired registration, which led to the discovery of cocaine, mushrooms, LSD, and MDMA.
On June 16th and 17th the UMass Memorial LifeFlight site will be visited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems who will evaluate the program’s standard of patient care and safety of the transport environment.
