Wealthy families often hire financial experts, tax lawyers, and investment advisors to help manage their money. However, many of the systems they use can be replicated by anyone, regardless of income level. Whether you earn $50,000 or $500,000 a year, a straightforward budgeting approach can set you on the path to financial freedom. In fact, sticking to a disciplined money management could help you avoid the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle that affects roughly one-third of families earning more than $200,000 a ...