Short on cash? A behavioral expert recommends trying these 3 budgeting tips during the coronavirus pandemic

While Congress and the White House are stalled in negotiations over more stimulus checks and additional unemployment relief, most Americans are feeling more cash-strapped than ever.

But before you let your financial situation overwhelm you, know that there are some mental tricks to help you manage your money during this time.

CNBC Select spoke to Mariel Beasley of Duke University’s Common Cents Lab, a behavior science lab focused on the financial well-being of low income people, for advice on how financially strained families can organize their spending during this economic...