Getting started

Choose a checking account

Select the bank or credit union checking account you will be managing in the new budget space.

If you don't have a checking account, choose a bank or credit union and open a checking account before proceeding. Deposit into this account all of the money you have now that you want to manage using A Real Budget.

If you use a debit card, or other form of electronic payment for purchases, you may also need a second checking account. This second account will not be managed with A Real Budget. You will use it only for your out-of-pocket spending money.