GB Bulletin: How to Manage in a K-Shaped Recovery

Learn to Survive, Adapt, and Even Thrive The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is shaping the US economy and household budgets in many ways. One change that’s currently emerging is a new K-shaped recovery. Those on the top leg of the recovery are saving money while working from home, but those at the bottom are struggling to … Read more

Your Privacy Matters

We’re now CCPA Compliant Ever since we started over 10 years ago, we’ve believed that your data belongs to you, and that’s not something we take lightly. We’ve worked hard to make the language in our Privacy Policy clear and understandable, so you can know exactly how your data is used, and we periodically make … Read more

How To Make a 50/30/20 Budget

If starting a budget feels intimidating, start with a time-tested structure, like a 50/30/20 budget. As the name suggests, you break your budget into 50%, 30%, and 20% of your income. It allows you to proactively assign a role for each dollar you make. It’s a great way to manage your money, and it’s also … Read more

GB Bulletin: Some COVID economic relief is ending soon.

Here’s how to get ready Depending on where you live, some of the benefits of initial COVID-related economic relief may be ending soon. Some eviction moratoriums will expire, and some loan forbearance programs may end. In the US, the $600 boost to unemployment is set to expire on July 31. If you’ve been a recipient … Read more

GB Bulletin: Taxes are due July 15

Save yourself some stress The deadline to file is right around the corner on Wednesday, July 15. If filing stresses you out, the good news is this tax season doesn’t have to be as stressful as the last. Use Goodbudget to help you tally up your spending for easier filing. Once you’ve done your taxes, … Read more

GB Bulletin: Preparing for the Next Normal

What to do if you’re not getting a regular paycheck anymore Many of us have been waiting for our lives to return to “normal.” With many states and shops beginning to reopen, it feels like we’re getting a little bit closer. But the reality is that COVID-19 and its economic consequences will likely be with … Read more