Follow the Money: Dispatching Chris & Rebecca’s 2025 Spending

Ever wonder where your money actually goes… or do you prefer to avoid eye contact with your bank statements?In this episode of Budgets for Badges, Chris and Rebecca are pulling the financial body cam footage and breaking down their top 10 spending categories of 2025—no filters, no fluff, and yes, a little self-judgment. We’re walking through what we planned to spend money on, what actually happened, and what surprised us most once the numbers were in.This isn’t a “perfect budget” episode. It’s a real-life look at how a first responder family navigated spending, priorities, lifestyle choices, and the occasional “how did that cost that much?” moment.We’ll cover:The categories that quietly ate the budgetWhat aligned with our values—and what didn’tWhere convenience won (because life and shifts)Lessons we’re carrying into 2026If you’ve ever felt like your money disappears faster than a cancelled call, this episode will feel very familiar.Consider this your reminder: awareness beats perfection every time.Follow us on IG:Budgets for Badges: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsforbadgesRebecca Jameson: https://www.instagram.com/bluelinemoneycoachChris Harksen-Lucero: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthenumbersbn