Let’s get one thing straight: the secret to sticking with a budget isn’t about having superhuman willpower. It’s about making your plan realistic, easy to see, and something you can work on with others. Forget thinking of a budget as a financial straitjacket. Instead, see it as a flexible guide that helps you line up your everyday spending with what you truly want out of life. Why Most Budgets Fail and How Yours Can Succeed # Anyone can start a budget. Continue reading

The v0.8.0 release introduces Import/Export functionality. This allows users to easily back up their data or migrate between different instances of Econumo. Changelog # Breaking Changes: EconumoFamilyBundle code merged into EconumoBundle and removed. No functionality changes. Deprecated: The System API was deprecated in version 0.8.0 and will be removed in version 1.0.0. Introduced CSV Import/Export functionality. Introduced command ./bin/console app:update-currency-rates to update currency exchange rates from https://openexchangerates.org as a replacement for the separate tool. Continue reading

When your income swings up and down each month, standard budgeting advice can feel like it was written for a different planet. The key to getting a handle on things isn’t about guessing what you’ll earn next month. Instead, it’s about creating a rock-solid plan based on your absolute essentials. This means building what I call a ‘bare-bones’ budget. You figure out the bare minimum you need to get by and base your entire financial plan on that number. Continue reading

Before you even think about spreadsheets or budgeting apps, the first real step in managing money as a couple is simply talking. Seriously. The most successful shared budgets are built on open, honest conversations about your financial histories, habits, and dreams. This chat is the real bedrock of your financial life together. Starting the Money Talk Without the Tension # Let’s be honest: the “money talk” can feel heavy. It’s rarely just about the numbers. Continue reading

Getting a handle on your household budget starts with a simple, honest chat. Before you get into the weeds of where your money should go, you and your partner need to sit down together, gather up all your income sources, and list out every single fixed expense. Think of it less as a math problem and more as the first step in teamwork. It’s all about creating a clear, shared picture of your financial starting point. Continue reading

The v0.7.0 release introduces PostgreSQL support in beta. Since it’s still in beta, it has performance issues, so it’s not recommended for use. GitHub releases # Econumo: v0.7.0

The v0.6.0 release features a complete rewrite of how Econumo handles numbers and currencies. This update allows the system to utilize the specified number of fraction digits for each currency (8 maximum), ensuring precise budget conversions, even for older periods. After deploying this version, it is recommended to run the following command: docker-compose exec -u www-data econumo bin/console app:restore-currency-fraction-digits Changelog # Enhanced the command docker-compose exec -u www-data econumo bin/console app:add-currency --help, enabling you to specify a custom name and the number of fraction digits for any currency, including Bitcoin. Continue reading

The v0.5.2 release primarily includes bug fixes and minor improvements based on feedback from the Reddit community following the announcement of Econumo CE. Changelog # Fixed the bug related to multiple currencies without their exchange rates. GitHub releases # Econumo: v0.5.2

The v0.5.1 release primarily includes bug fixes and minor improvements based on feedback from the Reddit community following the announcement of Econumo CE. Changelog # Fixed the display of multiple expense transactions with the same category in the budget. Added a placeholder for the transaction entry form. Resolved issues with the date range functionality in the budget. Added a “Shared Access” page to Econumo CE. Fixed the /api/v1/system/import-currency-rates endpoint to update existing exchange rates without returning a 500 error. Continue reading

Changelog # Added user onboarding. Added more icons for categories. Added a calculator widget for the transaction dialog. Refactored logic related to budget loading. Refactored the BudgetAccessModal component. Refactored the BudgetChangeCurrency component. Improved handling of the long-press directive. Fixed issue where new envelopes were created in the second position instead of the first. Corrected currency conversion for the “Available” field in the budget module. Fixed bug that occurred when clearing cache after deleting a budget. Continue reading