We meal plan, coupon (not extreme), and avoid eating out to keep our food budget as low as possible. Right now, we try to keep our food budget between $400-$500 / month which has been working out ...

Here's how to monthly meal plan on a budget to help alleviate that. Some unwanted stress might come from the thought of not having enough food on the table every day.

Use NerdWallet's free template to make a budget that aligns with the 50/30/20 spending rule. A budget can show you where your money is going so you can make changes if needed.