💸 Because your first paycheck shouldn’t vanish faster than a Code 3 response.
You’ve got the badge, the uniform, and that shiny new paycheck… and suddenly the urge to buy a brand-new truck hits harder than your first caffeine crash on night shift. Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
In this episode of Budgets for Badges, we’re breaking down the most common money mistakes new first responders make — from lifestyle creep and credit card chaos to “I’ll start saving next year” syndrome. We’ll talk about how to avoid turning your rookie enthusiasm into long-term financial regret and how to start building real wealth from day one on the job.
Whether you’re a fresh academy grad or you’ve been in the field long enough to warn the rookies yourself, this episode is your crash course in not letting your wallet flatline.
🚨 Listen now to learn how to make your money work as hard as you do.
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