Household

Joint budget: combined money, one plan, no second-guessing

A joint budget works when the numbers are shared and the plan is visible: combined income on its dates, shared bills assigned, and one projection both partners trust. That transparency is what makes "our money" actually feel joint.

Build a joint budget free

  • Combined calendar

    Both incomes and all shared bills on one dated grid.

  • One projection

    The joint balance — what the household has, by date.

  • Shared items repeat

    Bills and incomes project forward automatically.

  • Private by design

    Shared plan without shared bank credentials.

The joint structure

A joint budget usually means: shared account for fixed costs, agreed percentages for savings, and personal spending money each partner controls. The calendar shows the shared layer — income dates, bill dates, joint balance — while personal layers stay private.

A structure that works

LayerWhat it holdsWho sees it
Joint fixedBills, housing, utilitiesBoth
Joint goalsSavings, debt, bufferBoth
PersonalIndividual spending moneyOwner only

Frequently asked questions

What is a joint budget?

A shared money plan — combined income, shared bills and goals — with a joint projection both partners see.

Do we have to merge everything?

No — the common structure is joint fixed costs and goals with personal spending money.

Is it free?

Yes — the shared calendar and recurring plans are free forever.

Ours, dated and visible

Free core, one-time Pro, no bank linking.

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