Thanks so much for the influx of new designs today! A few comments...
Keep in mind that the contest brief explains we're going for FUN, UPBEAT, MODERN designs! Please avoid any overly-formal, clip-art style designs please. Initial-based logos are also not ideal, and certainly don't show your creativity.
#1 does an incredible job of being fun, simple, and capturing the idea of The Budget Author, giving a fun idea or concept, even a mascot, for the client to grab a hold of in their mind. I would love to see further logos like this please!
Thanks so much, and I look forward to seeing more of your ideas!