Web: A New Look & Feel Coming Soon

With fresh, new colors But, everything else is staying the same Even though the colors are different, it’s really the same Goodbudget you know and love. Everything is still in the exact same place: All Your Data Your Transactions Your Envelopes Your Accounts Login Add Transaction Fill Envelopes So you’ll still know where to go … Read more

Web: Debt Accounts are here!

Get started now. Here’s how. Pick the option that shows how you’ve been keeping track of your debts in Goodbudget so far. Option 1: Payments only, no debt balances If you’ve been tracking your monthly payment with a regular Envelope and not tracking the balance of your debt using an Account, you can find instructions … Read more

Web: Use Debt Accounts to Track Payoff Progress

Track debt on the web Debt Accounts are now available on the web, so you can more easily track your debt payoff progress. These Debt Accounts are great for tracking things like car loans, student loans, and credit cards you’ve stopped using and are working to pay off. When you track these kinds of debt … Read more

Having debt is a drag…

…and tracking it in Goodbudget has been a pain So we wanted to do something about that, because you told us our old workaround for tracking debt wasn’t working for you. Here’s what didn’t work about it: There was no good way to track the balances on debts you were working to pay off. It … Read more

Still working on your taxes?

Here are tips that can help. April 15 is more than a week away, so you still have plenty of time to file your taxes. But could you use some last minute tips and tricks to help make filing easier? Or, do you want some inspiration on ways to use your tax refund? Check out … Read more

Build an Emergency Fund AND a Plan

Financial emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared for them ahead of time can reduce the stress you feel when one happens. But only having an emergency fund is not enough. Create a financial emergency plan to back it up. That plan is your roadmap for how you’ll spend from your fund and … Read more

Affected by the government shutdown?

Here’s what you can do. This current government shutdown has serious implications for many of your lives and budgets. Many of you are furloughed without pay, while others continue to work… but with no pay. Some of you might not receive benefits checks that you depend on. And the list really does go on. Regardless … Read more

What To Do When Your Check is Late

Having an unexpected loss of income is tough, especially when it’s outside of your control. It’s no surprise that the best way to weather the storm is by having an emergency fund and plan. But what can you do if you don’t have one already in place? What can you do if you need to … Read more