BudgetBuddies

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.