When you create your budget in EveryDollar, you're building it for a one-month time frame—focused on the income and expenses specific to that month. This means that any money already in your bank account before the month began (like a buffer or saved amount) won’t automatically be included in that month’s budget.
Want to Track That Extra Money?
If you're using EveryDollar Premium, you have the option to display a buffer in the Paycheck Planning tool. This lets you keep track of that extra money—such as a cushion or leftover funds from a previous month—while still budgeting your current income accurately.
Saving for Something Specific?
If you've set aside money for a future expense or savings goal, you can reflect that in your budget using a:
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Fund – Great for ongoing savings like emergency funds or annual expenses.
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Goal – Perfect for tracking toward a one-time savings target with a set deadline.
These tools help you stay organized and intentional with all your money, not just your monthly paychecks.
If you need help adding a buffer, Fund, or Goal to your budget, we’re here for you—don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team!