Guides

Budgeting guides

Short, practical guides to a budget you'll actually keep, from the maker of Drachma, the private, offline budget app. Each one works with pen and paper too; Drachma just does the tedious parts for you.

Getting started

How to budget without linking your bank

A full picture of your money from typing, receipts and statements, with no login handed to anyone.

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Subscriptions

How to find every subscription you pay for

Spot the forgotten ones, catch price rises, and make sure a cancelled plan stays cancelled.

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Installments

How to keep track of installment plans

See what's paid, what's left and the month your money frees up, for every plan at once.

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Budgeting

Envelope budgeting with a buffer

The classic envelope method, plus a little slack, so one surprise doesn't break the whole month.

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