Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash Here’s how to get back on track Sticking to our money goals can be challenging, and sometimes it doesn’t go the way we plan. If you’ve fallen off course, or are feeling stuck, don’t beat yourself up! Instead, give yourself another opportunity to succeed by saying “yes” to second … Read more

Photo by Smart on Unsplash Remind yourself what’s important Losing momentum when it comes to your 2021 money goals? Keep the energy going! Take time to remind yourself why that goal was important to you in the first place, and write it down so you don’t forget next time. While you’re at it, join the … Read more

SMART: Specific. Measurable. Actionable. Relevant. Time-Bound. 2021 is officially here, and it’s not too late to start defining your budget goals for the  new year! When your goals are SMART, you know exactly what you need to do to accomplish them. If you haven’t already, join our SMART Savings Challenge on the Goodbudget forums so … Read more

Choose your savings goal now The new year is fast approaching and some of you are already thinking about your budget resolutions for 2021. Why not shake things up, and do something a little different this year? If your goal is to save money or pay down debt, join Goodbudget’s SMART Savings Challenge and tackle … Read more

And learning to be content  One of the big ideas in The Goodbudget Way is “Decide what’s enough.” To truly budget with a why, we need to know where to draw our lines so we can decide how much we hope to spend, save, and give… and be content. In 2020, we’ve had plenty of … Read more

Living paycheck to paycheck can be stressful. It can stop you from getting ahead, saving for the future, paying down debt, and spending your money on things that are more important.  While breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle isn’t easy, it starts with working towards building a cushion in your budget. When you have one … Read more

When we asked some Goodbudgeters what their biggest money challenge was, we got a wide array of responses. But there was one theme that really stuck out: it’s hard to get ahead.  The challenge of getting ahead can manifest itself in many ways. Sometimes it means it’s hard to save or pay down debt. Other … Read more

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Even if you don’t celebrate it, now more than ever it’s important to remind ourselves that there are things worth celebrating and being thankful for. As you take a look back on this tumultuous year and reflect on what you’re grateful for, hear and be inspired by what other … Read more