Household

Shared household finances: one system, everyone informed

A household runs best when everyone sees the same numbers: the bills, the goals, the projection. Shared household finances centralizes the view — a household calendar of everything joint, with contributions scheduled and the balance projected — without forcing anyone to merge accounts.

Set up shared finances

  • One household calendar

    Bills, goals and contributions on one grid everyone sees.

  • Contributions auto-scheduled

    Each member's share transfers on payday automatically.

  • Goals are household

    Shared savings, debt and buffer targets with visible progress.

  • Accounts stay separate

    Personal money stays personal; only the plan is shared.

The household system

The system has three layers: joint bills with a split rule, shared goals with scheduled contributions, and a joint projection. Everyone sees the same calendar; contributions happen automatically on payday; and the projection shows the household's real position.

Set it up in an evening

  1. List all joint bills and pick a split rule.
  2. List shared goals and agreed contributions.
  3. Schedule both as recurring items on the calendar.
  4. Invite the household and review together monthly.

Frequently asked questions

What are shared household finances?

A joint system for bills, goals and projections that everyone in the household sees — without merging personal accounts.

Do we need one bank account?

No — contributions are scheduled transfers; accounts can stay separate.

Is it free?

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

Everyone informed, nothing merged

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

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