Superstar Cities: 5 Key Takeaways from the Cities with the Best Budgeting Populations

In this engaging episode of PennyWise, host Nat Cardona is joined by Milvionne Chery Copeland, a personal finance writer at WalletHub, to explore the fascinating dynamics of budgeting across various cities in the U.S. As many individuals continue to face financial challenges, Nat and Milvionne dive into the cities with the best and worst budgeters and uncover the strategies that set successful budgeters apart.
Listeners will learn about the impressive debt-to-income ratios in cities like Seattle and Fremont, as well as the importance of maintaining a low credit utilization ratio. Milvian emphasizes the critical role of smart spending and the necessity of paying more than the minimum on credit card balances to avoid spiraling debt. 

Cities With the Best & Worst Budgeters in 2025

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