February 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Monthly Budgets Don't Work When You're Paid Weekly
Most budgeting apps assume you get paid once a month. If you're paid weekly, that assumption breaks everything. Here's why, and what actually works.
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Thoughts on budgeting by paycheck, making room for what matters, and building Alto.
February 26, 2026 · 6 min read
I Tried Every Budgeting App. Here's Why I Built My Own.
YNAB, EveryDollar, Mint. I gave them all a real shot. Here's what I found, why none of them stuck, and what I did about it.
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