About this site

The Budget Analyst is a personal finance blog for people who want to treat their money like a system — not a mystery.

I'm Claire West, and I created this space to bring calm, clarity, and structure to personal finance.

You won’t find hype, hustle, or guilt here — just real tools, smart ideas, and data-backed thinking.

I write about:

• Building a budget that works like a product
• Getting the most from your credit cards (without getting played)
• Making better money decisions with frameworks, not fear
• Tracking what matters: savings rate, runway, real-life ROI

You’ll also get templates, dashboards, and monthly breakdowns — because I believe in giving you more than just advice.