Making your first budget might seem intimidating. You’re probably thinking, “What kinds of expenses should I even budget for?” To that we’d say, budget for all of the expenses you can anticipate and even the ones you can’t. If you’ve just signed up with Goodbudget and need a place to start, check out the samples … Read more

Talking about budgeting for engagement rings may not be romantic, but I sure was excited to do it! Mostly because I knew my now-husband and I were ready to get married, and I wanted us to be on the same page. Even more so because this was going to be the first big purchase we … Read more

I can think of at least five expenses that don’t happen very frequently that often get left out of our budgets. And, you might be thinking, “I only pay for my car registration once a year, so I don’t need to budget for it.” But, the truth is, when we plan ahead for expenses like … Read more

Whenever life changes As you budget over the course of a few months, you’ll probably start noticing that you’re budgeting for too much in some categories and too little in others. So it’s always a good idea to review your budget on a regular basis to make small adjustments. But, are there other kinds of … Read more

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