Redefining Enough

One of the big ideas in The Goodbudget Way is “Decide what’s enough”. To truly budget with a why, we need to know where we draw our lines so we can decide how much we hope to spend, save, and give… and be content. And in 2020, we’ve had plenty of reasons to rethink our … 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

GB Bulletin: 6 Things Goodbudgeters Are Grateful For

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Even if you don’t celebrate it, now more than ever it’s important to remind ourselves that there are things worth celebrating and being thankful for. As you take a look back on this tumultuous year and reflect on what you’re grateful for, hear and be inspired by what other … Read more

What We’re Perusing #1

Welcome to the first What We’re Perusing newsletter, and thanks for coming on this journey with us. We’ve got a lot to learn and are eager to explore more about our world and society, and it sounds like you feel the same way.  We hope you’ll dive into the pieces below.  ARTICLE: What is Redlining … Read more

What We’re Perusing

The world is in a much different place now than many of us would have thought at the start of 2020. In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, recession, and protests for racial justice, we have been reexamining our understanding of the economy we live in. Because while Goodbudget continues to focus on budgeting, the … Read more