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

The new school year has almost arrived! That means many of us are hitting stores across the US looking for all the things kids will need as they head back to class. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom from Pexels You don’t have to break the bank The new school year has almost arrived! That means … Read more

Summer isn’t over! If you’ve got kids at home and are looking for fun, budget-friendly ways to spend time together, we’ve got you covered. Here are four ideas for some cheap summer fun! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by vjapratama from Pexels There’s so much to do! Summer isn’t over! If you’ve got kids at home and are … Read more

The cost of a vacation will vary dramatically depending on where you’re going. But a small family can easily spend a few thousand dollars (or more!) on a fun getaway. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Kasun Peirisi from Unsplash Here’s how you can rethink your trip The cost of a vacation will vary dramatically depending on where … Read more

Sure, you can get great money advice from financial advisors or consultants, but most of us won’t get it that way. Instead, many of us will turn to people we trust the most: our dads and other important people in our lives. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Emily from Pexels From dads and other influential people Sure, … Read more

You may have noticed that the Goodbudget app for Android is currently not available on the Google Play Store in some countries.  The Goodbudget app was removed because we haven’t complied with Google’s requirement to only show links to Google’s payment systems. Our Android app linked to the Goodbudget website to allow users to manage … Read more

Graduation is on the horizon (or already passed) for many young folks. If you have a soon-to-be graduate in your life, help them get started off on the right foot when it comes to money and budgeting by sharing this newsletter with them!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Joshua Hoehne from Unsplash Here are the money lessons … Read more

We learn a lot from moms and from other important people in our lives. Whether the advice is spoken or passed through observation alone, the lessons they teach us help shape us into the people we are today. And that can be especially true when it comes to money and how we spend it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ … Read more

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