For many, the new year seems like a particularly good time to start budgeting. But the reality is there’s never really a bad time to start! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by okeykat from Unsplash Help them make progress on their money goals too For many, the new year seems like a particularly good time to start budgeting. … Read more

The way we spend, save and give says something about who we are. But, from experience, we know that it can sometimes be easier to plan to give than it is to actually give it away.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Chungkuk Bae from Unsplash The way we spend, save and give says something about who we … Read more

There are lots of differing opinions when it comes to sharing finances. At Goodbudget, we think couples can and should talk about money, and that doing so helps to build deeper connections and strengthen relationships. The earlier we start having these conversations, the easier and more natural they become. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom from … Read more

If you’re like us, you’re probably already thinking about the holidays! We’re getting excited about hosting gatherings and celebrating the season with friends and family. But, we don’t want to break the bank in the process, so getting our budgets ready now is a must.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Katie Harp from Unsplash You don’t have … Read more

Working on your budget? Whether you’re new to budgeting, or rethinking your existing one that’s not quite working, the 50/30/20 framework is a great place to start. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Katie Harp from Unsplash Kickstart your budget Working on your budget? Whether you’re new to budgeting, or rethinking your existing one that’s not quite working, … Read more

Are you a student who’s heading off to school? This is for you! Managing your own money is a big responsibility that takes some practice. You definitely won’t create the perfect budget right off the bat. And, to be honest, you’ll probably go over budget at least a few times. And that’s okay! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo … Read more

For better or for worse, kids are watching and observing and copying the things we do at home. That’s why it’s important to start instilling solid money lessons in your kids while they’re young. If you’ve got little ones, and are hoping to incorporate money lessons into your home life, read Chi-En’s review of a … Read more

Are you a student who’s heading off to school? This is for you! Managing your own money is a big responsibility that takes some practice. You definitely won’t create the perfect budget right off the bat. And, to be honest, you’ll probably go over budget at least a few times. And that’s okay! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo … Read more