Example Sentences

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As a solo mom to a three-year-old paying for full-time daycare, she has always been a careful budgeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The big spender has become a frugal budgeter.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2022

Enlist his help in saving for this splurge, since he’s such an expert budgeter, and choose a place that will feel special but won’t land you in debt.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2016