Jars Budgets

01/13/2026

The decorations are tucked away. The house is quiet. But for many, a different kind of "holiday spirit" is just beginning to haunt the bank account.

What remains after the tree comes down? For most of us, it’s a trail of receipts, credit card statements, and an overspending hole to start the New Year. It has become an annual ritual: we celebrate in December, then spend the rest of the year digging out of the "Christmas Peril."

But what if we changed the ritual?

I’ve written a new story (and a strategy) on how to escape the ghosts of holiday debt.

Read more: https://zurl.co/jralr

11/10/2025

How do you answer the question "Can I afford this?"

You're looking in the wrong place if you're looking at your bank balance.

We just published the guide on how to find the answer.

Read it here:

Your Bank Balance is the Wrong Place to LookJerod sat at his kitchen table. He gathers his statements once a month to make sure all of his bills and utilities are paid. He's been pondering getting a new car. His current car seems to be in the shop as much as it's on the road anymore. He's visited so...

10/07/2025

The future of family finance. Start budgeting the way you’ve always wanted.

Jars Budgets is out NOW! Learn more here: https://www.jarsbudgets.com/post/jars-budgets-is-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawNSQJVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExMmxhdExyVjE5OWxUajdmAR5EczHKSs6vLvrSHTkUcZlDiTTtmBVMARRuWhkuMlHuGOgo9XwV-LAxCFFKoA_aem_s_KOQBYCZxsF8Q_brbjDRQ

10/02/2025

30 days. No credit card required. No pressure. Just better budgeting.

Jars Budgets is live NOW! Learn more here: https://www.jarsbudgets.com/post/jars-budgets-is-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawNLqndleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3cHJNZHhMU2Q2dnBFZk9FAR5fy7rQS0VFNdwpUnxOIRmUhjqAFQuYTcKX5Z9j9iaKUmzwnXtGlXTPVu0bog_aem_v7M7gTDNRokJT5dVFckwlQ

09/25/2025

No per-user fees. Just one price. Budgeting that works. $79.99/year—for everyone.

Jars Budgets is live NOW! Learn more here: https://www.jarsbudgets.com/post/jars-budgets-is-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawNCc1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsmkHp7HwSjdR5mlao9TbjaMLJHeZtxNLDe1haYHnQqFvHgJFUwd10P5Qtld_aem_ewDr1Z9NVfunuklBNcPmOg

09/22/2025

It's official! Jars Budgets is LIVE and available on the App Store and Google Play! 🚀

Ever ask yourself, "Can I actually afford this?" We built Jars to help you answer that question with a confident "Yes!"

It’s a modern take on the classic envelope budgeting system, designed for your digital life. We wrote all about our launch, our story, and how it works in our new blog post. Check it out!

A Modern Take on Envelope BudgetingWe're thrilled to announce that Jars Budgets is officially live and available for you to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play!It’s built to answer the one question we all ask: "How do I know if I can afford this?"The Jars philosophy is simple: take all...

09/16/2025

What if your kids could learn budgeting by doing? Financial skills, shared goals, fewer arguments.

Learn more: https://www.jarsbudgets.com

09/12/2025

Avoid those “what just happened?” moments.

Jars makes it easy to stay ahead of your spending.

Learn more: https://www.jarsbudgets.com

09/10/2025

The world has been missing a good envelope budgeting app. Introducing Jars! Want to know the origins? (Hint: it involved real jars)

Read more here:

https://jars.blog/origins?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=zsocial

by Ryan Barger, FounderWhen I was about eight years old, my revenue sources were pretty simple: a $5 weekly allowance (assuming I did my chores), grade-card money ($20 for straight A’s), and birthday and Christmas cash. Even with limited funds, my desires for things like baseball cards and Fort Wa...

09/03/2025

One budget. One price. Many users.

Finally, a way to share financial goals with the whole family. No strings attached.

Learn more: https://www.jarsbudgets.com

08/29/2025

Budgeting you can see.

Coming soon to your fingertips.

Learn more: https://www.jarsbudgets.com

08/22/2025

Ever said “yes” to dinner, then got hit with a surprise auto-draft?

Who hasn’t? Stop the madness.