If budgeting apps had personalities, YNAB would be the overachiever with a plan for everything, EveryDollar would be the "just tell me what to do" type, and Excel... well, Excel would be that old-school lieutenant who still writes everything down on a clipboard.
In this episode of Budgets for Badges, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of popular budgeting tools—YNAB, EveryDollar, Rocket Money, and the good ol’ DIY Excel spreadsheet—so you can figure out which one actually works for your first responder lifestyle.
🚨 We’ll cover:
💰 Which budgeting tool is best for unpredictable income (hello, overtime & side gigs).
🚒 The budgeting app that actually forces you to think ahead (hint: YNAB fans, we see you).
💻 Why Excel might be the most flexible option… if you don’t mind the math.
💳 How Rocket Money could save you from those sneaky, forgotten subscriptions.
If you've ever started a budget and abandoned it faster than a cold cup of station coffee, this episode is for you. Tune in and let’s find a budgeting system that doesn’t make you want to run a financial mayday! 🚑🔥💸
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