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Why We Changed Our Accounts View

The newest addition to Wallet that we’re all excited about is the transformation of the old dashboard. Now, Wallet brings your finances to you in two sections–the Wallet Now section, the information centre of your finances, and the Accounts section, the control centre of your finances. This new view is not just cleaner and clutter-free design-wise, it is a

How To Manage Your Money As A Digital Nomad

So you have taken the big leap of quitting your job and being a digital nomad? Or, are you on the road currently and are looking for ways to save up for your future trips? Whichever of these two situations you may be in, one thing you should know or have already figured out by now is that leading

5 Ways Women Can Take Control Of Their Money Now

The 2018 theme for the International Women’s Day is Press for Progress, which means women everywhere are being asked to do their bit to press for gender parity. But you don’t have to head to a march or start a hashtag to show your support. After all, big changes usually start in your own backyard! One of the ways

5 Side Hustles That’ll Help You Make Extra Money This Year

There is no doubt that millennials have redefined how we work as we knew it once. They’ve brought in a new culture of working on whatever you love, from wherever you want and whenever you’re most productive. But it is also true that the millennials are the ones who hustle the most. Last year, when we spoke to millennial

Introducing Wallet Now: You’ll Never Look At Your Money The Same Way Again

New feature alert: Your dashboard gets a makeover into two new sections: Accounts & Wallet Now. Make better money decisions starting NOW! One of the main principles we believe in at BudgetBakers is simplicity. And, this is a lesson we have learnt from you, our users. All our decisions are based on this mantra. We want to help you

How Wallet Helps This Millennial Prioritise And Plan Her Purchases

Good habits start young, they say. This is quite true in the case of Gaukhar Yergaleyeva, a software engineer based in Malaysia. Being a responsible daughter to her parents, she realised early on in her student life that she had to learn to manage her money well. Gaukhar studied abroad, and so did her sister. This meant that her

How To Choose A Debt Payoff Strategy That Works For You

A few days ago, BudgetBakers conducted a survey among our user base to find out what are the most pressing personal finance problems that our users are struggling with. Debt and figuring out how to pay it off came first in the list of problems, with over 60% of our users claiming that they needed help with it. A

Why You Need An Emergency Fund & How To Start Building One Right Now

You step out on a seemingly perfect morning, happy to face yet another day. But en route to work, a motorcyclist scrapes past your car, forcing you to brake suddenly, only to bump into the car in front of yours. Needless to say, damages ensue. It’s the last day of the month and you’ve to wait for another week

Talking Money: On Why Millennials Need To Face The Numbers With Broke Millennial, Erin Lowry

When we started the BudgetBakers blog, we were clear about one thing — we wouldn’t offer unsolicited advice or preach about the one-right-way to manage money! Why? Because, we know that there is no such thing. We respect each of your money management systems and what we offer are simple, yet intelligent solutions to make this process easier for you. We

How To Make Your Financial Resolutions Stick In 2018

It’s that time of the year again. Celebrations are in full swing and people all around the world are gearing up to welcome the New Year. With the New Year comes new hopes, new dreams and new decisions. Yes, we are hinting at the the dreaded, infamous New Year resolutions. Studies and surveys have shown that of those who

8 Ways to Make The Most Of Group Sharing On Wallet

Group Sharing is now available on Wallet for iOS. This means you can share your finances across devices and platforms! Start building stronger relationships now! Talking about money is awkward. No matter who is on the other end of the conversation. In fact, a survey conducted by Wells Fargo & Co found that 44% of Americans point to money

Infographic: How Much Is The World Spending On Holiday Shopping?

World over, people have started shopping for the holidays. The pressure is mounting and people are loading up on gifts, household supplies, home decor items and food to celebrate this season to the fullest. Consumer surveys and studies have predicted that this year will see a spike in the amount of money the world is spending on holiday shopping.

Top 6 Personal Finance Experts on How To Save Money This Holiday Season

It’s that time of the year again and the holidays are almost around the corner. While we prepare ourselves for the joy and celebrations of the holidays, we also have to prepare our finances to get through this season unscathed. Holidays are the time that most of us overspend. There is the pressure to visit family, give gifts, decorate

Introducing Wallet Life on Wallet

Ever heard of some awesome new service that helps you save some money or whip up some extra cash and were left thinking, “Damn! Why didn’t I hear of this earlier?” So to save you from that FOMO and to make it easier for you to avail the best services, we are introducing a brand new section on Wallet

How To Create A Realistic Holiday Budget And Stick To It

The fairy lights are already up and holiday tunes are filling the air. It is the season of fun and celebrations. And, also of a lot of spending. According to retail surveys, people around the world are expected to spend upward of $400 per person during the holidays this year. With so many discount offers and sales notifications, it

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