We help and coach individuals set up actionable financial roadmaps that allow them to achieve all of their financial goals, all while having access to 1:1 support, a wealth building community of 3,000+ families, and private investment deals for a lifetime.
Budgetdog, LLC (budgetdog.com) has 634 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Also known as
Budgetdog, budgetdog.com
Website
budgetdog.com
Category
Employment & Career
Location
Independence, Kentucky
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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I finally decided to join Budgetdog Academy, and I’ve been happy with the results. They provide great access to different ways to save money, along with a supportive community of people on the same journey. You get all the resources and guidance you need to stay on track and reach your goals!
Response from Budgetdog, LLCDec 2, 2025
Thank you for sharing this review. It’s great to hear that joining Budgetdog Academy has already been a positive decision for you. Having access to real savings strategies, along with a community of people working toward similar goals, makes the process so much more achievable. We’re glad the resources and guidance have helped you stay on track, and we’re excited to see you continue moving toward your goals.
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Bryan M.
**Showing Up Consistently - The Foundation is Being Built**
We're currently in the second part of the BDA training, focusing on organizing our investing and refining our budget. Full transparency: we haven't nailed the budget yet - not even once. Between a major trip to Australia and several categories that keep running over, it's been challenging.
But here's why this gets five stars: the program works when you work it, and we're committed to showing up consistently.
Working with Avery, the internet based spreadsheet budget trackeing program, and implementing the BDA strategies has given us the tools and accountability we need. Each month we're learning, adjusting, and getting closer to that zero-based budget. The progress may not be dramatic yet, but we can see the foundation being built.
What's been invaluable is the community aspect - reading about other people's real journeys, struggles included, keeps us motivated and focused. The transparency from both the community and the admin team makes this feel achievable.
Brennan, Tom, and the entire admin team provide excellent support and accountability. They've created something special here - not a quick fix, but a real framework for long-term financial transformation.
We're building something sustainable, and we know the bigger wins are coming. If you're willing to do the work and stay consistent, this program delivers.
Highly recommend. We're in this for the long haul. 💪
Response from Budgetdog, LLCDec 2, 2025
Thank you for such an honest and thoughtful review. Your transparency about the challenges: the trip, the categories running over, and not hitting the budget perfectly yet, is exactly what makes your progress so meaningful. Most people think success comes from perfection, but it actually comes from consistency, adjustment, and showing up even when life is busy. You’re doing that, and it shows.
It’s great to hear that Avery and the BDA strategies are giving you the structure and accountability you need. The foundation you mentioned is the most important part because once that is in place, the results begin to compound. You’re already moving in the right direction, even if the wins don’t feel dramatic yet.
The community aspect you highlighted is one of the most powerful pieces of this program. Knowing you’re not alone, seeing others work through similar struggles, and having a team that is engaged and accessible creates real momentum. Brennan, Tom, and the entire team care deeply about making sure every student has what they need to succeed, and your experience reflects that.
You captured the heart of Budgetdog perfectly. This is not a quick fix or a shortcut. It’s a long term framework that works when you work it. You’re building something sustainable, and the bigger wins are absolutely coming.
Thank you for sticking with the process and for recommending the program. We’re proud of the effort you’re putting in and excited to see everything you accomplish from here.
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Antoinette F.
Team Life Changers
The team was not only friendly and knowledgeable, but the coaches are very patient and let me go at my own pace which I really appreciated. They communicated clearly and effectively throughout the process and were constantly checking in with me to make sure I was not feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend BDA.
Response from Budgetdog, LLCDec 1, 2025
Thank you for sharing this great review. It’s wonderful to hear how supportive the team has been and that the coaches gave you the space to move at your own pace. Clear communication, patience, and consistent check ins are a big part of what we strive for, and it’s great to know that made the experience feel manageable instead of overwhelming. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you’re part of the Academy.
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Dylan
Brennan and the Budgetdog team are…
Brennan and the Budgetdog team are incredible. The only disappointment I have is not joining sooner!
Response from Budgetdog, LLCNov 30, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We’re glad the experience has been so valuable for you, and hearing that your only regret is not joining sooner means a lot. We’re grateful to have you in the Academy and excited to keep supporting you as you move toward your goals.
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Elizabeth
Investing In My Future
I am so happy I made the investment to join Budgetsog Academy and know the ROI will be HUGE. Starting with analyzing spending habits was so eye opening. While I had improved my mindless spending over the years I still had room to improve. I’m now committed to tracking my spending and following a budget every month. I learned about all the fees connected to my investments and adjusted accordingly which will potentially save me HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS over time!!! I’m making a plan to automate my investments and strongly believe in dollar cost averaging so market volatility doesn’t scare me one bit, it’s actually the best opportunity to see real gains. I’m only 2 months in to the 6 month program and look forward to everything else I get to learn so I can secure my financial future. The coaches and community are so supportive and valuable. Can’t say enough good things about BDA!
Response from Budgetdog, LLCNov 29, 2025
Thank you for sharing such an incredible review. It’s amazing to see how much insight and momentum you’ve gained in just two months. The spending analysis is always eye opening, and the fact that you were already mindful yet still found room to improve shows how powerful true clarity can be.
Catching those investment fees and correcting them is a massive win! You’re absolutely right that the long term savings can reach into the hundreds of thousands. That alone can change the trajectory of someone’s financial future.
Your commitment to tracking your spending, following a budget, automating your investments, and embracing dollar cost averaging shows you’re building habits that last a lifetime. Market volatility becomes opportunity once you understand the system, and it’s great to see you leaning into that with confidence.
The best part is you still have more learning ahead, and you’re already experiencing meaningful results. We’re glad the coaches and community have been such strong support for you. Thank you for the kind words. We’re proud of the progress you’ve made and excited for everything still to come.
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Kristin C.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Budgetdog!
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Budgetdog has been truly life-changing for me. I came into the program in a season of financial overwhelm and constant ups and downs, and they are helping me finally break that cycle. I’m learning how to budget in a way that actually works, understand the root causes of my financial challenges, and use tools that give me real control over my money.
Their guidance is giving me confidence to work toward financial independence, and the community is genuinely one of the best parts—supportive, encouraging, and full of people who get it. I’m incredibly grateful for Budgetdog and the progress I’m making because of them.
Response from Budgetdog, LLCNov 26, 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It’s great to hear how much clarity you’ve gained and how the Academy helped you connect the “whys” and “hows” behind your finances and investing. That understanding is what creates real confidence and long term change.
We’re glad the weekly lessons, videos, and research have helped you build a solid foundation for yourself and your family. The consistent check ins and direct access to the coaches are meant to make sure you never feel stuck, and it’s wonderful to hear how valuable that has been for you.
The community is a special place, and your appreciation for the support and daily interaction means a lot. Thank you for the strong recommendation and for trusting us with your financial journey. We’re proud to be part of it.
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Colleen G.
Biggest win so far!
I am currently working on week 4, so still new to Budgetdog. My biggest win so far has been my mindset shift. I am meeting with Heather in 2 days, so looking forward to what she will help me uncover, but just joining BDA and becoming intentional in learning about my finances caused a mindset shift that made me put a stop to my frivolous spending. I am bringing breakfast, lunch, and snacks to work instead of going to the cafeteria several times a day, making my coffee at home every day instead of stopping at Starbucks (or Dutch Bros, chick-fil-a, McDonald’s, Cane’s) for a coffee or sweet tea, refusing to stop and pick up fast food for dinner on the way home from work and eating what I have at home instead, and not going in stores like Target, Home Goods, or Kohl’s where I’m tempted to buy what I don’t need. I am also doing my best to stay off Amazon unless I really need something - and even then I only order what I need and don’t look at the “deals.” My 3 month look back added fuel to the mindset fire when I realized how much money I was actually spending! I am determined to get through this and make my money work for me instead of continuing to try to keep up!
Response from Budgetdog, LLCNov 26, 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It’s great to hear how much clarity you’ve gained and how the Academy helped you connect the “whys” and “hows” behind your finances and investing. That understanding is what creates real confidence and long term change.
We’re glad the weekly lessons, videos, and research have helped you build a solid foundation for yourself and your family. The consistent check ins and direct access to the coaches are meant to make sure you never feel stuck, and it’s wonderful to hear how valuable that has been for you.
The community is a special place, and your appreciation for the support and daily interaction means a lot. Thank you for the strong recommendation and for trusting us with your financial journey. We’re proud to be part of it.
KC
kc
no “ragrets” not even one letter
i am so incredibly grateful for budgetdog academy! i feel like i knew a little here and there about financials and investing, but i knew i needed help understanding the “whys” and “hows”. everything within the academy is thoroughly presented by weekly lessons backed up with personal videos and research. all the information has helped me to connect the dots and begin building a solid foundation to invest in myself, my family, and our future. the frequent check ins with the coaches and their easy accessibility with any and all questions and concerns that i have is priceless! the private community platform is also wonderful. i appreciate how supportive every one is and i love that there is daily interaction with the coaches on it as well! absolutely no regrets and i 10/10 recommend!
Response from Budgetdog, LLCNov 24, 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It’s great to hear how much clarity you’ve gained and how the Academy helped you connect the “whys” and “hows” behind your finances and investing. That understanding is what creates real confidence and long term change.
We’re glad the weekly lessons, videos, and research have helped you build a solid foundation for yourself and your family. The consistent check ins and direct access to the coaches are meant to make sure you never feel stuck, and it’s wonderful to hear how valuable that has been for you.
The community is a special place, and your appreciation for the support and daily interaction means a lot. Thank you for the strong recommendation and for trusting us with your financial journey. We’re proud to be part of it.
