Guides: get your money under control, step by step
Practical, honest guides to the money questions everyone asks — from your first budget to your financial runway. No jargon, just concrete steps.
The best way to track expenses
Why an expense tracker app beats spreadsheets — and how to start in 10 minutes.
Read the guide →How to make a budget: the 50/30/20 rule
The simplest path to a monthly budget you'll actually stick to.
Read the guide →Envelope budgeting, digital
The cash envelope system without the cash — how the method works today.
Read the guide →How big should your emergency fund be?
The formula, real-life examples, and how to actually get there.
Read the guide →How to track your net worth
Assets minus debts: the one number that honestly shows your progress.
Read the guide →Understand your financial runway
How long would your money last without income? The metric everyone should know.
Read the guide →Track expenses by voice
Say "coffee 4.50" instead of typing — keep your budget current with zero effort.
Read the guide →Looking for a YNAB alternative?
Zero-based budgeting without the subscription fatigue — the full comparison.
Read the guide →Done reading? Time to do.
GetALife puts everything from these guides into practice: budget, savings goals, net worth and runway — free on Android.
iOS coming soon