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I’ve been using Monarch since the Mint sunset, and while I initially wanted it to be the "forever" solution, I’m finding that the value proposition just isn't there for me anymore.

I’m currently paying for the subscription, but I'm hitting a few walls that are making it hard to justify the cost:

• Sync Issues: My 529 accounts have essentially stopped syncing properly.
• Goals: I’ve found the goals feature to be pretty hit-or-miss—it’s not really helping me track progress the way I need.
• Investments: Similar to goals, the investment tracking feels lacking for my needs.

I really wanted to like Monarch, but if the core features aren't reliable, the subscription price feels steep. Has anyone else reached a similar breaking point? If so, have you found a more affordable or reliable offering that handles investment/529 tracking better?

I’m open to suggestions, whether that’s a different app or even a move back to manual tracking/spreadsheets if the automation is consistently breaking. Thanks in advance!

In 2019, I made the decision to sell off my entire Star Wars collection. It was an easy call at the time. I needed the space for other themes I was getting into, and honestly, the proceeds went to a good place as it helped cover a semester of college tuition for one of my kids.

It was the right choice then, and I don't regret the outcome, but every time I see a new wave drop or scroll through the sub, I definitely feel the "what-if" about a few of those specific sets and figs.

I've been trying to keep track of what I used to have, but it's tough to recall all the sets I once had.

Star Wars minifigs I use to own

What’s the one set or fig you sold or moved on from that you still think about today? For me it's Queen Amidala, Boushh and Teebo.