Build a Budget That Fits Your Goals
Creating a budget that works for you is step one of your financial journey. With our interactive Budget Builder tool, you can see where your money goes today and plan for future goals, whether that means getting out of debt or saving for something big.
Here’s how AARP Money Map™ can help you build your budget
We enable you to track income and expenses
Use our interactive tool to get a steady handle on how much money comes in each month and where it goes – the key elements of an effective budget.
You get guidance for spending your hard-earned money
Budget Builder will shed new light on what expenses to prioritize every month and which ones you may want to reduce to get ahead.
You’ll discover the quickest route to your financial goals
Your budget can help you uncover funds to put toward savings or paying off debt.
"It has open[ed] my eyes to things that are kind of obvious but that I was completely missing and this: wasting money. I have clear numbers now and canceled any expenses or payments I really didn’t need."
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How does Budget Builder work?
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