GB Bulletin: Make a 50/30/20 Budget

There’s a lot of advice out there when it comes to making your first budget or updating your existing one. So it can be tricky to cut through the noise and find the method that works best for you. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Breakingpic from Pexels Budget for your needs, wants, and goals There’s a lot … Read more

GB Bulletin: Here’s What the Federal Budget Process Can Teach Us

The US federal government needs to do a lot when it comes to things like planning, coordinating, and… budgeting. And while it’s true the US is at a deficit, there are still things we can learn from how the government plans its budget. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels It involves prioritizing and spending … Read more

GB Bulletin: Wanna teach your kids about money? Start here

Kids are like sponges. They’re constantly observing and absorbing the things they see being modeled around them, both at home and out in the world. And because they’re open to new ideas when they’re young, it’s the perfect time to start teaching them about budgets and the value of money.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Tim Mossholder … Read more

Changes to Goodbudget’s Plan Offerings

Introducing Goodbudget Premium Many of you have told us that being able to connect with your banks would make it easier for you to stay up-to-date with your transactions. Now, with Goodbudget Premium, subscribers get access to the features that allow Goodbudget to sync with their banks for $10 / month or $80 / year. … Read more

GB Bulletin: ATTN Students: Don’t budget based on account balances

Heading off to college soon? If so, that might mean you’re gearing up to start managing your own money for the first time. That’s a big responsibility, but we think you can do it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Olia Danilevich from Pexels Account balances don’t show you the whole story Heading off to college soon? If … Read more

GB Bulletin: How to Get Back to School on a Budget

Back-to-school season is a busy time of year. There are lots of ducks to get in a row, and that often means that there are lots of things to buy. From new shirts to shoes, and pens to pencils, the list goes on! And all those new supplies can get expensive.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Laura … Read more