BudgetBuddies

Take control of your money in college. BudgetBuddies connects to your bank, tracks every purchase, tells you exactly where your money is going, and how to spend smarter.

BudgetBuddies is the personal finance app built for college students. Link your bank account and get a clear, real-time picture of your spending along with personalized advice to help you make your money last.

Personalized spending recommendations Your BudgetBuddy analyzes your habits and generates tailored recommendations: where you're overspending, where you can cut back, and how to stay on track toward your goals. Ask follow-up questions in the built-in AI chat for advice specific to your situation.

Know where every dollar goes • Automatic bank sync via Plaid: transactions appear without any manual entry • Spending broken down by category: Food, Drink, Groceries, Transportation, Entertainment, and more • Weekly summaries and trend charts over 7, 30, or 90 days

Log spending your way • Speak purchases out loud and BudgetBuddy parses merchant, amount, and items automatically • Scan receipts with your camera for instant itemized breakdowns • Add transactions manually in seconds

Stay on budget • Set a weekly spending limit and track progress in real time • Smart nudges when a category goes over budget • Daily check-ins to keep your habits on track

Built for UC students • Student mode with university-specific tips • Supports all 9 UC campuses (more universities coming soon!)

BudgetBuddies connects securely to your bank via Plaid, the same technology trusted by millions. Your data is never sold.