BudgetBadger Blog

What it is, why most people are short, and how to choose a target that fits your lifestyle.

Monarch vs. YNAB: a deep comparison of features, philosophy, and price.

Why spending awareness beats a perfect budget every time.

Retirement targets, savings shortfalls, and the variables advisors debate.

A practical guide to category-based budgeting and how to cut waste and increase savings.

Simple steps for how begin when you don't know where to start.

Ask questions about your spending and goals, and get answers grounded in your own data.

Budgeting apps that replace Mint's best features now that the platform is no longer available.

Create consistent categorization rules to minimize manual cleanup and improve reporting accuracy.

Split expenses across categories to increase precision of your budgeting reports.

One view for all your repeating bills, so you can pay on time and trim what you don't need.