GB Bulletin: Getting a tax refund? Take a step back first.

We can’t always plan for them, but windfalls do occasionally happen. And when they do, it’s helpful to take a step back and consider our priorities and financial goals. When we do that, we’re better able to make a plan for how to use it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Jp Valery from Unsplash Reflecting on your … Read more

GB Bulletin: Save for vacation now. Relax later.

Summer vacation will be here sooner than you think, and there are a thousand awesome ways you can spend it. Whether you’re keeping it close to home by visiting a local historic district, or catching a plane headed toward your dream destination, we’ve got you covered. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by David Vives from Unsplash Goodbudget makes … Read more

GB Bulletin: Filing Taxes Can Be A LOT

Filing taxes can be A LOT, but we’ve got to do it anyway. Thankfully, Karisa shared some tips that have helped make the filing process a little easier for her.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by NordWood Themes from Unsplash Here are 3 tips to make it easier Filing taxes can be A LOT, but we’ve got to … Read more

GB Bulletin: Springtime is for Cleaning

It’s springtime around here! And, if you’re like us, you’ve got spring cleaning on the brain. This springtime, take a moment to tidy up your budget too. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Time to Tidy Up Your Budget It’s springtime around here! And, if you’re like us, you’ve got spring cleaning on the … Read more

GB Bulletin: Budget didn’t go to plan? Get back on track.

When the New Year starts, many of us have the best intentions to make a budget and to actually stick to it once and for all. And then, life happens. Suddenly, we find ourselves having fallen off the budget wagon and with slightly bruised egos.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Start by resetting … Read more

GB Bulletin: How To Save For A Car In Cash

Unless you have access to a great public transit system, odds are you need a car. While most Americans will buy a car with a loan, savvy budgeters might save up for the expense instead.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Gustavo from Unsplash Avoid the fees and interest! Unless you have access to a great public transit … Read more

GB Bulletin: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching…

Got plans this Valentine’s Day? No matter what they might be, they’re guaranteed to feel stressful if you haven’t saved up what you need ahead of time. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels Start budgeting for this year and beyond Got plans this Valentine’s Day? No matter what they might be, they’re guaranteed to … Read more

GB Bulletin: Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Living paycheck to paycheck is the norm here in the US. Upwards of 80% of Americans live this way. That’s a huge percent of us who can’t get ahead or are struggling to pay down debt and accomplish other financial goals. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Aida L from Unsplash And get ahead on your financial goals … Read more

GB Bulletin: Budgets Are More than Dollars and Cents

Whether you’ve just finished creating your budget with Goodbudget 101: Budget Bootcamp, or are a seasoned budgeting vet who’s eager to learn more about money and budgets, now’s a great time for a(nother) course! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Lina Trochez from Unsplash Budget With Your Values In Mind Whether you’ve just finished creating your budget with … Read more

GB Bulletin: From Vacations to Retirement, GB’s got you covered

Having a focused budgeting goal is great for multiple reasons. For one, having a goal in mind helps us define our priorities so we know where or how we can spend. Goals also give us something positive to look forward to.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Roko Labrovic from Unsplash Goals keep us focused Having a focused … Read more