Budgetdog Academy

    5.0/5(12)

    (12)Discipline · Coaching

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    5.0/5

    Budgetdog Academy centers on a private community of high-earning households, paired with twice-weekly live coaching calls and a dedicated Student Success Manager for accountability. Members get six months of direct coaching access plus lifetime access to the community afterward. The vibe leans structured and data-driven rather than casual — built for people who want real implementation support, not just videos to passively watch.

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    2026 average·12 reviews

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    • Practical content
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    • Fast results
      92%TOP
    • Real experience
      75%TOP
    • Community support
      33%AVG
    • Clear explanations
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    About the creator

    Brennan Schlagbaum, CPA

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    Brennan Schlagbaum is a Certified Public Accountant who paid off over $300,000 in debt and built a $1M net worth by his early 30s. Founder of Budgetdog and Budgetdog Academy, he's a USA Today/national bestselling author and former Deloitte audit manager turned full-time financial educator.

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    5.0/5

    12 reviews

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    10 reviews on this page

    Brandon

    5/5

    My result

    Our year-on-year net worth increased by just over $181K, and we crossed the $1M net worth threshold. BD Academy gave us the clear orientation and tools to reach

    Pros

    Practical contentCommunity supportFast results

    Juliana

    5/5

    My result

    When I first joined the academy in April 2023, my net worth was $288K. Two and a half years later, it’s $716K. I’m sharing this for anyone feeling stuck

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    sarah

    5/5

    My result

    I completed my 3-month look back and new budget, and it was eye-opening. I found almost $2K/month in savings by cutting subs and trimming mindless spending

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    austin

    5/5

    My result

    After breaking up with my financial advisor, I’m up exactly $100K in my cumulative investment accounts.

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    Amy

    5/5

    My result

    I learned how to allocate money in different areas. I’m now on track for $25,980/year in passive income and currently have no debt.

    Pros

    Practical contentCommunity supportFast results

    Ashley

    5/5

    My result

    I made my final personal loan payment and paid off over $40K in credit card debt.This gave me so much peace.

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    Kelly

    5/5

    My result

    Through BDA and the speakers in the academy, I learned a strategy that helped me write off over $70K on my 2025 taxes and use the savings for my second property

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    Mayline

    5/5

    My result

    We paid off $57K in credit card debt and lowered our mortgage by over $1K/month!

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

    Kevin

    5/5

    My result

    My net worth increased by over $240K after joining BDA and tracking my finances.

    Pros

    Practical contentCommunity supportFast results

    About the creator

    I joined BDA over 6 months ago, and my net worth has increased by $240K+. Using Monarch and following the course helped me automate tracking and build more peace of mind.

    Elizabeth

    5/5

    My result

    I completed my Q1 net worth review and realized that after joining BDA, my financial picture shifted dramatically. In 15mo, my net worth increased by $340,692

    Pros

    Practical contentFast resultsReal experience

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    Program Overview

    Coaching

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    What You'll Learn

    • Build a 30-minute automated money-tracking system
    • Create a personalized investment strategy by risk profile
    • Sequence debt payoff, investing, and wealth-building correctly
    • Optimize tax strategy across accounts like Roth IRAs and HSAs
    • Set up estate planning basics: wills, trusts, legacy strategies
    • Automate bill pay and eliminate manual budgeting work
    • Evaluate insurance, credit, and crypto within your plan
    • Start custodial investing accounts for your children
    • Identify and shift limiting money mindset patterns

    Best For

    • Households earning $100K–$300K+ per year
    • People wanting full control of their own money
    • Those ready to commit 6+ months consistently
    • Anyone willing to audit spending honestly
    • People who prefer structure over improvisation
    • High earners feeling financially disorganized

    Not For

    • Anyone earning under $100K annually
    • People wanting someone else managing their money
    • Those seeking passive, watch-only learning
    • Anyone avoiding financial self-audits
    • People wanting fast income generation
    • Those hoping for "secret" shortcuts

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