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The Best Budget App for Couples is a Free Spreadsheet (Updated 2025)

Here's why the best budget app for couples is simply a free, flexible spreadsheet - with tips for getting started and free templates.

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5 Ways Modern Couples Manage Their Money Together With Tiller

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Modern couples make their own rules for sharing their finances. Here are 5 different ways couples use Tiller to track some or all of their shared expenses.

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4 Ways to Save on Family Summer Travel Accommodations

Accommodations are one of the most expensive aspects of traveling. This is especially true when you’re traveling with your family. But it’s not an impossible task. In fact, here are four ways to save on your family summer vacation.

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How to Manage Money as a Couple With Tiller – Tips for Getting Started

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Here's how to easily configure Tiller to track and manage shared expenses.

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How a Monthly Household Budget Meeting Helps Us Reach Our Money Goals

When my wife and I started to get serious about budgeting, we quickly realized we needed structure to stay on top of it. To create that structure, we’ve developed our Monthly Budget Meeting.

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25 Ways Your Family Can Save $50 to $500 per Month

Here are 25 detailed, actionable suggestions for saving $50-$500 per month, even for families already on a budget.

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A Simple Financial Formula For a Stress-Free Family Vacation

How a simple family vacation budget plus five minutes of categorizing spending each day turned an otherwise financially stressful trip into one of the best yet.

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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.