How to Use Pretty Smart Budget

Your guided walkthrough

New here? Follow these steps in order to set up your budget, crush your goals, and grow your money with confidence.

01

Take the Financial Wellness Quiz

Answer a few quick questions to find your starting point and wellness tier. Your results point you to the tools you need most.

Take the Quiz
02

Build Your Budget

Add your income, expenses, and savings in one place. Sort expenses into needs, wants, and savings, and see whether you net zero each month.

Go to Budget Hub
03

Track Bills with the Bill Tracker

Never miss a due date. Add bills, mark them paid each month, and carry unpaid bills forward automatically.

Open Bill Tracker
04

Set Savings Goals

Name a goal, set a target amount and date, and log contributions. Watch your progress fill up and earn badges.

Set a Goal
05

Manage Petty Cash

Track everyday spending money and small allowances so your day-to-day cash stays intentional.

Open Petty Cash
06

Plan Your Paycheck

Allocate each paycheck across giving, needs, debt, and savings so every dollar has a job before you spend it.

Open Paycheck Planner
07

Join a Savings Challenge

Pick a guided challenge like a daily savings streak or no-spend week, log your progress, and stay motivated.

Start a Challenge
08

Build Money Habits

Create daily or weekly financial habits, track your streaks, and turn small routines into lasting progress.

Track Habits
09

Do a Monthly Check-In

Review your income, expenses, savings, and wins each month so you can adjust and stay on course.

Start Check-In
10

Tackle Debt & Calculators

Add your debts and compare snowball vs. avalanche payoff strategies to clear debt faster.

Open Calculators
11

Generate an AI Financial Plan

Get a personalized roadmap built from your numbers, with step-by-step actions you can check off.

Build My Plan
12

Chat with the AI Savings Coach

Ask questions, get motivation, and receive tailored guidance anytime. (Unlimited sessions on Plus.)

Talk to Coach
13

Browse Member Resources

Explore guides, templates, and tools curated for Essentials, Plus, and Premium members to deepen your money knowledge.

Open Resources
14

Track Your Net Worth

Add assets and liabilities to see your full financial picture grow over time.

View Net Worth
15

Join the Community & Money Circle

Connect with others, join events and discussions, and start the 30-Day Financial Reset together.

Explore Community
16

Attend Live Workshops

Join live financial workshops and catch replays on demand to keep learning alongside the Money Circle.

View Workshops
17

Refer & Earn

Share your referral code. When someone you invite upgrades, you both get rewarded.

Get My Link

Ready to put it into practice?

Create your account to save your budget, goals, and progress.

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