Hot Tip: There is always a number.

“What’s your budget?” is my safe word. (Are my safe words?)

Zoolander meme “Budgets. So hot right now.”

“What’s your budget?” is not a complicated question but it brings up so many feels. Yes, I said feels because money is inextricably tied to our hearts and minds. People get funny around money and privilege plays a big role. You may get the runaround, but there is always a number.