Having trouble accessing PearBudget?
We’ve heard from one or two users who’ve had trouble accessing their PearBudget accounts in the last day or two. We’re trying to figure out which users might be affected, so we can diagnose the problem. If you’re having trouble accessing PearBudget (either the main site or your individual account), it would be fantastic if […]
Envelope Budgeting with PearBudget
We love good reviews. We go nuts over great reviews. So we were practically giddy this morning when we read Meredith (Like Merchant Ships) reviewed us, in her post “Easiest Budget I’ve Ever Made: Pear Budget.” You might be familiar with the “envelope system” of budgeting: You decide — at the beginning of the month […]
Budgeting tip of the day
Buy a box of granola bars. Stick ’em in your car. If you’re out and need a snack, you’ve got a cheap one ready.
Budgeting tip of the day
You get good at what you practice. What do you want to be good at? What are you practicing?
Budgeting tip of the day
Unless you’re riding the line, pay all bills the *moment* you open the envelope. They’re too easy to lose/forget.
Budgeting tip of the day
When the commercials come on, use the mute button and do a decluttering / “get closer to some goal” sprint.
Budgeting tip of the day
Take a look at www.fuelly.com as an easy way to track your car’s mileage / fuel efficiency.
40 Days of Water
This notice is about to scroll off the main page of the blog, so I wanted to re-post it. In case you missed it the first time: You can get a month and a half of free PearBudgeting if you 1) do a non-water-drink-fast with us and 2) donate the money you save to help […]
Budgeting tip of the day
Take a sec. Flip your credit cards over. Enter their emergency phone numbers into your cell phone’s contact list.
Quote from Andy Budd
“Cheap always cost you more in the end. That’s why I can’t afford to buy cheap. Can you?” Andy Budd::Blogography: Why I Can’t Afford Cheap