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I Audited Every Subscription I Pay For. Here's What I Cut.
The subscriptions held no surprises for me. The total did. Cutting it came down to one question I asked of each recurring charge: would I re-subscribe today?
Budgeting
Every Trupocket post tagged Budgeting, from newest to oldest.
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It's July. Time for a 30-Minute Money Checkup.
The middle of the year is the easiest time to see whether your spending still matches the plan you set in January. Here's the 30-minute review I run each July.
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The Eight Months I Spent Going Backwards
Income dropped, the bills did not, and I went net-negative for eight months. Here is how tracking every dollar gave me time to adapt before it became a crisis.
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The Best Budgeting Apps for Couples in 2026
An honest comparison of the best budgeting apps for couples in 2026, and how Monarch, YNAB, Goodbudget, and Trupocket each handle shared household finances.
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How to Track Every Dollar You Spend
I've tracked every dollar I've spent since 2004. Here's the simple manual method that beats any automated app for building real financial awareness today.
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Budgeting App Alternatives for People Who Want Something Simpler
An honest look at five budgeting app alternatives, comparing price, complexity, and tradeoffs so you can pick one that fits how you actually want to budget.
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The Cheapest Budgeting Apps of 2026, Compared Honestly
An honest comparison of the cheapest budgeting apps in 2026. Real monthly and annual prices, what each tier actually includes, and where the value sits.
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Inflation Is 3.3%. Your Number Is Probably Different.
The March 2026 CPI came in at 3.3%. That number is honest, but it is an average. Here is why your personal inflation rate matters more, and how to track it.
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Budgeting Apps That Work Without Bank Sync: An Honest Comparison
A budgeting app without bank sync is possible. Here's an honest comparison of nine manual-entry options, from free open-source apps to paid subscriptions.