GB Bulletin: Join the 2021 SMART Savings Challenge

SMART: Specific. Measurable. Actionable. Relevant. Time-Bound. 2021 is officially here, and it’s not too late to start defining your budget goals for the  new year! When your goals are SMART, you know exactly what you need to do to accomplish them. If you haven’t already, join our SMART Savings Challenge on the Goodbudget forums so … Read more

Thank You

Dear Goodbudgeters, In a year that has been marked by such enormous changes in the world around us and in our daily lives, I’m struck by how constant your relationship with us at Goodbudget has been. You have tried to keep spending, saving, and giving to what’s important even as circumstances around you have changed. … Read more

Redefining Enough

One of the big ideas in The Goodbudget Way is “Decide what’s enough”. To truly budget with a why, we need to know where we draw our lines so we can decide how much we hope to spend, save, and give… and be content. And in 2020, we’ve had plenty of reasons to rethink our … Read more

How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Living paycheck to paycheck can be stressful. It can stop you from getting ahead, saving for the future, paying down debt, and spending your money on things that are more important.  While breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle isn’t easy, it starts with working towards building a cushion in your budget. When you have one … Read more

Living Paycheck to Paycheck Sucks

When we asked some Goodbudgeters what their biggest money challenge was, we got a wide array of responses. But there was one theme that really stuck out: it’s hard to get ahead.  The challenge of getting ahead can manifest itself in many ways. Sometimes it means it’s hard to save or pay down debt. Other … Read more

GB Bulletin: 6 Things Goodbudgeters Are Grateful For

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Even if you don’t celebrate it, now more than ever it’s important to remind ourselves that there are things worth celebrating and being thankful for. As you take a look back on this tumultuous year and reflect on what you’re grateful for, hear and be inspired by what other … Read more