I've automated my savings for years, but I still can't shake the feeling that budgeting every dollar gives you more control over your finances. A fixed allocation to savings and investments works, yet it doesn't force you to question each purchase. So, is automating your finances really better than tracking every expense manually? I'm torn because automation saves time, but manual tracking has caught my overspending on subscriptions more than once. What's your experience—does the convenience outweigh the awareness?