A budgeting service built to help households spend less.
BudgetCutter helps everyday households find avoidable expenses, compare common costs, and follow a clear, human-guided plan to keep more of what they earn. No complicated software — just practical help.
Everything you need to cut avoidable costs
Free savings guides
Plain-English guides that show which everyday bills and subscriptions are worth a second look.
Cost comparisons
See how categories like phone, internet, and insurance compare to nearby benchmarks when data is available.
A personalized plan
Share your monthly numbers and receive a clear, customized plan focused on your real expenses.
A 30-day action path
Every plan becomes simple steps you can actually follow, week by week.
Make everyday money decisions simpler
Most people don't need to cut everything. They need a clearer view of where money is going, which expenses are worth reviewing first, and a realistic way to turn savings into progress. That's what BudgetCutter is built to deliver.
Human-first
Real, practical guidance — never judgment, never jargon.
Privacy-respecting
No bank passwords, account numbers, or login credentials are ever needed.
Honest estimates
Savings are always estimates, never guarantees.
Meet Brian Marx, founder of BudgetCutter
Brian Marx is a creative, hands-on problem solver based in the Portland, Oregon area, with interests spanning technology, personal finance, and practical cost-saving strategies. With a master’s degree in business and more than 35 years of corporate finance experience across multiple industries, Brian brings strong analytical skills and real-world insight to every project.
He is the creator of BudgetCutter, a money-saving concept designed to help households reduce everyday expenses through practical financial tips, technology, and widely available savings opportunities. Through BudgetCutter, Brian’s goal is to help people reduce financial stress, rebalance spending and savings, and enjoy a more secure and fulfilling life.
- Practical, plain-English guidance
- Focus on avoidable costs and recurring bills
- No judgment
- No complicated financial jargon
- Clear next steps
- Education-first savings estimates
Ready for a plan built around your numbers?
Complete the free form and BudgetCutter will prepare a plan focused on your expenses, goals, and biggest savings opportunities.