GB Bulletin: Budgeting is like Tending a Garden

Photo by Neslihan Gundaydin on Unsplash How are you tending to your budget this season?  Budgeting is like caring for a garden. Both require care and attention, and both only give back what we put in. But sometimes, it’s not clear how to get started.  If you’re planning to tend to your budget this season, … Read more

GB Bulletin: She Overpaid on a Shared Bill

Photo by Karolina Grabowski on Pexels Here’s what she learned The good news about budgeting is that we don’t have to get it exactly right the first time. And when it comes to sharing money with friends or family, we can expect that things might get a little complicated. Hear Karisa share about how she … Read more

GB Bulletin: Say “Yes” to Second Chances

Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash Here’s how to get back on track Sticking to our money goals can be challenging, and sometimes it doesn’t go the way we plan. If you’ve fallen off course, or are feeling stuck, don’t beat yourself up! Instead, give yourself another opportunity to succeed by saying “yes” to second … Read more

GB Bulletin: Stay strong with your money goals!

Photo by Smart on Unsplash Remind yourself what’s important Losing momentum when it comes to your 2021 money goals? Keep the energy going! Take time to remind yourself why that goal was important to you in the first place, and write it down so you don’t forget next time. While you’re at it, join the … Read more

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

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