New Release of EEBA on Android and the Web

October 16, 2023April 2, 2012 by Steve

EEBA is now Goodbudget! You can find the most up-to-date information about using Goodbudget on our Help Center. We are proud to announce a new release for EEBA on Android and the Web! Get it now on Google Play, or learn more about what’s new below. Streamlined Budget Management, All in the Android App Create Envelopes … Read more

FAQ: Can I Save My Refill to Use Again Later?

April 1, 2020April 2, 2012 by Steve

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Q: Each paycheck, I use the “Specify” option to fund my Envelopes just the way I want. Can I save the details of this refill to use again later?

Yes! Whether you’re using the “Specify” option on the Add Money / Receive Income page, or you’re Distributing funds from your Unallocated Money, EEBA lets you choose how you want to fund each Envelope individually. You can then save your choices as a “Remembered Refill” to use again later. Here’s how:

Start by entering a funding transaction as you normally would.
When you’re done, check the box next to “Remember this refill.”
Then enter a name for the refill.

FAQ: How Can I Set Goals in EEBA?

April 1, 2020March 26, 2012 by Steve

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Whether it’s your property taxes, a summer vacation, or your Holiday spending, we all have expenses that seem to creep up on us through the year.

Don’t be surprised by these predictable expenses! Instead, set a savings goal to budget for them throughout the year. You’ll save up for them bit by bit, and have peace of mind knowing you’ll be ready when the time comes to pay them.

Use Annual/Irregular Envelopes to Save for Big Expenses

Start by creating an Annual/Irregular Envelope in EEBA:

Head to the Edit Budgets page to create an Annual/Irregular Envelope.
Set the Envelope’s Budget to how much you’d like to save each year.

EEBA will break down your annual goal into regular monthly parts.

FAQ: How Can I Keep an Account Off My Budget?

April 1, 2020March 23, 2012 by Steve

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Q: I have a Checking and a Savings Account in EEBA, but I only want to spend from my Checking. How can I keep funds from my Savings Account off my budget?

Accounts with EEBA (Available on the Plus and Premium Plans) lets you base your budget off your actual bank account balances. As you create your Accounts, EEBA will add funds to your Unallocated Money to match. This lets you budget with all the funds you have available.

Keep an Account “off” your budget

Say you have a Checking Account with $1500, and a Savings Account with $800. You see $2300 in your Unallocated Money, but you only want to budget with the $1500 from your Checking.

To do this in EEBA:

Go to the Edit Budgets page and create an Annual / Irregular Envelope called “Savings” with a budget of “0.”
Then, go to the Distribute from Unallocated page to distribute $800 to the Envelope.

That’s it! Now you’ll have just $1500 left to work with in your Budget.

FAQ: Can My Envelopes Refill Automatically?

April 1, 2020March 13, 2012 by Steve

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Q: Can EEBA remember my income so I don’t have to enter it in every time?

Life can get complicated. Whether you have multiple incomes, an irregular income, or even just one income, managing it all can feel like a lot of work. Thankfully, EEBA can help!

Save Time with Scheduled Incomes

Link: https://eebacanhelp.com/scheduled/reset-amounts-scheduled.php

If you’re on our Plus or Premium plan you can save time by Scheduling your income in EEBA. Follow the link above to get started. After you log-in, it’ll take you to a page that looks like this:

FAQ: How to Import CSV Files Into Goodbudget

April 1, 2020February 15, 2012 by Steve

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Q: How can I import my banking activity as a “CSV” file?
Q: I’m trying to import a “CSV” file into Goodbudget, but it’s not working properly, what’s wrong and how can I fix it? see below.

CSV Import (For Advanced Users)

We recommend users import their banking activity with Quicken (QFX) or MS Money (OFX) files. You can learn more about importing via these file formats here. However, if your bank does not offer QFX or OFX downloads, Goodbudget supports “CSV” formatted files as well.

From the Transactions window on the home page, click on “Import Bank Transactions.”
Click on “Choose File” and select the CSV file you want to upload.
Then click on “Upload Transactions.”

FAQ: How to Import Bank Activity

April 1, 2020February 15, 2012 by cmchien

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

EEBA supports importing bank activity for checking, savings and credit card accounts. You can import QFX (Quicken) and OFX (MS Money) files, as well as CSV files as an alternative for advanced users.

Step 1. Get Ready to Import

Head to your bank’s website and download your “recent activity.” Note that this is often not the same as downloading your statement. When asked, choose one of the following file formats:

QFX, a.k.a. Quicken, Web Connect, or;
OFX, a.k.a. MS Money, Open Financial Exchange.

FAQ: How Can I Handle Multiple or Variable Incomes in EEBA?

April 1, 2020February 3, 2012 by cmchien

Update

EEBA is now Goodbudget! Goodbudget has all the great features of EEBA (and more!) in a new and updated interface. Check out our updated article on this topic, and check out the Goodbudget Help Center for the most recent help content.

Q: I have multiple or variable incomes with expenses that are due throughout the month. How can I keep track of everything in EEBA?

Q: I have a monthly budgeting period, but I get paid bi-weekly, how can I manage my budget in EEBA?

Keeping track of a single, stable income can be hard enough. For those with more than one income, or an income that varies month to month, things can quickly get more complicated. You aren’t certain how much money you really have to spend, or which paycheck you should use to spend on which expenses. Thankfully, EEBA can help.

Working Towards a One Month Cushion

The ideal solution is to pool your income into Unallocated Money as a one month cushion for your budget. Then, use it fund your Envelopes all at once at the beginning of the month.

If that’s not an option for you yet, don’t worry! You can still use EEBA to manage your incomes and build up that one month cushion. Here’s how you can do it in 3 simple steps.

1. Make sure your budget makes sense

For many, building up a one month cushion is simply an issue of cash flow. For others a more serious change is needed. Check out our guide on creating a budget based off your income to know you’re starting off on the right foot.

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How To Talk About Budgeting

April 23, 2024January 20, 2012 by Steve

Anyone who’s tried, knows. Sitting down to talk about money can be stressful. Whether it’s a spouse, a child, a dependent parent, or even a roommate, our lives –and our money– are interwoven with those around us, and with that comes conflict. We enter conversations about money with the best of intentions, but often leave frustrated or even resentful.

Have EEBA cake, and eat it too!

January 10, 2022January 18, 2012 by Chi-En

EEBA baked a cake! Why? To celebrate regaining her 4.5-star rating on Android Market, of course. Thanks to all you loyal Android budgeters who rated the app! A special shout-out to Sarah, whose 5-star rating helped put EEBA over the top. She has “been using for 6 months and stayed in budget every time.” Great … Read more