GB Bulletin: Prices are up, but my paycheck is the same. What should I do?

Inflation makes budgeting trickier than ever. Even with a steady paycheck, the rising cost of essentials like food and gas make it even more challenging to pay bills on time while still affording the everyday items we need.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Photo by Kenny Eliason from Unsplash Inflation makes budgeting trickier than ever. Even with a steady … Read more

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

Money Lessons from Moms

If you’re looking for money advice, there’s no shortage of places to look. There are financial literacy courses you can find online and in person, there are online blogs from people who’ve claimed to have “hacked” the financial system, and so many more. But general advice can feel impersonal, and it doesn’t necessarily always fit … Read more

GB Bulletin: Use Your Tax Refund Wisely

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 Tara Winstead from Pexels … Read more

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

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