GB Bulletin: 3 Tips to Make Filing Taxes Easier

It’s that time of year again. And while it’s true that about one third of Americans love doing their taxes1, that still means there’s a large percentage of folks who downright despise it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Photo by StellrWeb on Unsplash It’s that time of year again. And while it’s true that about one third of Americans … Read more

GB Bulletin: Vacation – Save Now So You Can Relax Later

Summer vacation will be here sooner than you think! Whether you’re planning to keep it casual by visiting a local B&B or going all out on a trip to your dream destination, we’ve got you covered. Make sure your budget is ready for whatever comes its way. Use Goodbudget to start saving now.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo … Read more

Staycation Ideas For Your Vacation At Home

We all know that taking breaks and going on a vacation are really good for our health. Oftentimes, though, time or money forces us to put a traditional vacation on hold. Still, we all need a break. And that’s where the staycation comes in. Simply put, staycations are vacations you take close to or at … Read more

What We’re Perusing #6

This is the latest edition of our occasional What We’re Perusing newsletter. This time, we’ll be looking at why childcare is difficult for parents and providers alike, why it may seem like a raise doesn’t go very far, and how affordable housing might look different than what we expected. ARTICLE: How Child Care Became the … Read more

How To Make A Budget Worksheet

Budgeting is essential nowadays. If you don’t have a budget, it’s difficult to make sure you’re staying within the limits of your income or to know whether or not you’re accomplishing your financial goals. If you’re considering a budget worksheet as a means to create a budget you can stick with, you’ve come to the … Read more

GB Bulletin: 3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Budget

We don’t want to add too many things to your already hefty springtime to-do list, but since you’re likely in the cleaning mood anyway, why not give your budget some attention too?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by JEShoots on Unsplash Because your budget needs attention too We don’t want to add too many things to your already … Read more

GB Bulletin: Here’s How To Get Your Budget Back on Track

Start by saying “yes” to a second chance! The New Year often gives us a boost of energy and a reason to tackle some money goals that we may have been putting off. But for some of us, even with that renewed enthusiasm, sticking to those new goals is still a challenge.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Photo by … Read more

GB Bulletin: What’s your next budgeting goal?

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Work towards what you value You’ve heard us talk about the importance of making SMART goals. When our goals are SMART, we give ourselves the best chance of sticking to them.  But we haven’t talked much about why goals are important to begin with. Goals help us identify our … Read more