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Give every dollar a job. Money from the accounts you select sits in Available to assign, then you give it to expense categories and credit cards.
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Stuart's money journey
Stuart, a Hawke’s Bay-based consultant project manager, turned to BudgetBuddie to get clear on where his family’s everyday spending goes. With synced accounts and easy insights, he’s more accountable with money and working towards paying down the mortgage and long-term financial freedom.
Kathryn's money journey
Kathryn, a Christchurch mum of two, swapped her spreadsheets for BudgetBuddie to take control of her family’s finances. Visual goals help her stay motivated as she pays down credit card debt and builds savings for a more secure future.
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Learn how to get started with BudgetBuddie. Follow our simple steps to connect your accounts and start mastering your finances today.
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Dashboard 📱
Learn how to get the most out of your dashboard. See all your finances in one place and use insights to make smarter money decisions.
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Budget ⚖️
Learn how to get the most out of your budget. Set realistic goals, track spending, and manage your money more effectively with BudgetBuddie.
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Money Insights 📊
Learn how to get the most out of Money Insights. Turn your spending data into actionable tips to improve your financial habits and grow savings.
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Goals 🎯
Learn how to get the most out of your goals. Set, track, and achieve your financial goals faster with BudgetBuddie’s easy-to-use tools.
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Cashflow 💸
Learn how to get the most out of your cashflow. Track your income and spending to stay on top of your money and plan ahead with confidence.
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Net Worth 💰
Learn how to get the most out of your net worth. Track assets and debts over time to see your true financial progress and grow your wealth.
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Connecting accounts 🔗
Connect to your bank accounts, KiwiSaver, and share portfolios. See your complete financial picture in one place with BudgetBuddie.
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Merchants 🧾
Learn how to get the most out of your merchants. Track spending by merchant, spot trends, and find new ways to save with BudgetBuddie.
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Transactions 💵
Learn how to get the most out of your transactions. Track, categorise, and analyse your spending to manage your money more effectively.
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Retirement Planner 🏝️
Learn how to use your retirement planner. Set long-term goals, track progress, and plan for a financially secure retirement with BudgetBuddie.
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Accounts 🤑
Get the most out of your accounts. See all your bank, KiwiSaver, and investment accounts in one place and manage your money with ease.
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Settings & Billing ⚙️
Learn how to get the most out of your settings. Customise BudgetBuddie to suit your needs and personalise your financial experience.
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