The envelope method

How Fund Pockets works

Put cash into categories you care about. When money in an envelope runs low, you adjust—without guessing where your paycheck went.

1. Create a household

A household is your shared budget space—solo or with a partner or family. Invite others by email so everyone sees the same envelopes and transactions (based on their access).

2. Add envelopes

Each envelope is a category: rent, groceries, fun money, savings goals, and more. Fund envelopes when you get paid so your plan matches real dollars.

3. Record activity

Log income, expenses, and transfers between envelopes. Set recurring transactions for bills that repeat. See balances update instantly so you always know what is left.

4. Review and adjust

Use monthly reports to see spending by envelope. Move money when priorities change. On Premium, connect your bank to sync transactions and spend less time typing.

Ready to try it?