GB Bulletin: Where do important money lessons come from?

Make a plan to help you stay on track. It’s helpful to plan out our spending before it actually happens. That way, we can spend on fun while still paying down debt. We can set aside money for our next vacation while still meeting our other financial obligations.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Brooke Lark from Unsplash … Read more

GB Bulletin: What’s your financial emergency plan?

Get your financial emergency plan in order Financial emergencies can strike at any time. For some people, the recent coronavirus pandemic is already having an effect on their budgets. Some folks need to stay home from work because they’re sick or caring for loved ones, and others may have had their hours cut due to … Read more

Build an Emergency Fund AND a Plan

Financial emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared for them ahead of time can reduce the stress you feel when one happens. But only having an emergency fund is not enough. Create a financial emergency plan to back it up. That plan is your roadmap for how you’ll spend from your fund and … Read more

What To Do When Your Check is Late

Having an unexpected loss of income is tough, especially when it’s outside of your control. It’s no surprise that the best way to weather the storm is by having an emergency fund and plan. But what can you do if you don’t have one already in place? What can you do if you need to … Read more

Q & A with a New Goodbudgeter

Whether you’re new to Goodbudget, or been with us for a while, hearing people talk about their budgeting journey can help inspire you to create a budget that works. Meet Alex, the newest addition to the Goodbudget team. He’s twenty-three and a recent college grad. Hear from him as he reflects on his experience getting started with … Read more