BudgetBadger Blog

Breakdown of the typical rules of thumb, real tradeoffs, and rent trends.

Rocket Money vs. Monarch: features, pricing, and which app fits your goals.

Save for college with a clear plan and the accounts and tools that will save you thousands.

Monarch vs. BudgetBadger: features, pricing, and which app fits your money style.

Compare the top monthly bill tracker apps to find hidden recurring charges and trim your fixed expenses.

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.