Money Management

Ideas, resources, and templates to help you manage your money, including tracking spending, budgeting, saving money, debt payoff, and increasing your net worth.

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A Primer on Envelope Budgeting in Google Sheets

Traditionally, the envelope method involves making categories for all your expenses, writing those categories on a bunch of envelopes, then putting a set amount of cash inside each envelope each paycheck. You only spend from those envelopes. When you take money out for expenses, you can see exactly how much is left.

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When the Pursuit of Financial Independence Tips Out of Balance

“I’ve since realized that sacrificing present happiness and treasured moments with loved ones isn’t worth retiring a few years early.” All about financial independence, how to calculate your FI number, and whether financial independence is even practical.

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Using Tags to Track Shared Expenses in Google Sheets

When you’re splitting budget categories down the middle it can be tricky to know who has spent the most so far in a month. Our tags spending tracker Google Sheet makes this an easy riddle to solve. Learn how to get started with shared expense tagging in your Tiller spreadsheet.

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Everything You Want to Know About Cryptocurrency, Simplified

When cryptocurrency first hit the mainstream, many thought it’d be fleeting. But today banks and investment firms are looking for ways to incorporate cryptocurrency into their businesses.

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36+ Slack Communities for FinTech, Finance, Frugality, and Crypto

Here’s a current list of 36+ Slack communities you can join for FinTech, personal finance, crypto, frugality and more.

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Alternatives Now That Mint Bill Pay is Discontinued

Mint Bill Pay is discontinued - here's a better autopay strategy balancing automation with financial engagement.

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Visualize Your Daily Projected Balances in a Google Sheet

Curious what the balance of your bank accounts might be on any given day of the month? We've built a simple sheet to give you an estimate. Here we share the steps to get this Projected Balances Google Sheet up and running in your Tiller spreadsheets.

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Importing your Quicken Data Into Tiller’s Automated Spreadsheets

Curious how to get your Quicken data into an automated financial spreadsheet? In this blog we share the steps so you can move your historical data with you.

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Paying off Debt Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make

Prioritizing paying off debt is a smart move even in a truly exceptional year for the stock market.

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Getting Your Self-Employed Finances Ready to Buy a House

Thinking about our dream house has been exciting, but the process of saving for a down payment hasn’t been all sunshine and roses. We’ve had to make sacrifices and come to terms with what we can realistically afford.

Learn About Investing: The Next Step in Your Financial Journey

"After taking a long hard look in the mirror, I started the journey of teaching myself about investing. It wasn’t easy, but the results were worth the effort. Here’s how I did it."

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Life as the Parent of a Special Needs Child Gets Expensive Fast

Life gets expensive fast when you’re a special needs parent. From therapies to medical equipment to home care, a diagnosis can simultaneously bring relief, hope for better treatment, and a huge financial burden.

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