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Most readExpense tracking7 min read

How to Track Expenses on Your Phone (Without Giving Up in Week Two)

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Rakama how-to7 min read

How to Split a Bill in Rakama

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Shared living8 min read

How to Split Rent and Bills With Roommates Without the Monthly Argument

Rakama budgets screen with one category over its limit and others running hotRakama budgets screen with one category over its limit and others running hot
Budgeting7 min read

What to Do When You Go Over Budget

Rakama financial health report showing a score of 82 and a savings rate of 48.8%Rakama financial health report showing a score of 82 and a savings rate of 48.8%
Financial health6 min read

What Is a Financial Health Score, and Should You Care About Yours?

Rakama reports showing spending by month and the trend across the yearRakama reports showing spending by month and the trend across the year
Expense tracking8 min read

How to Track Monthly Expenses: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Rakama budgets screen with a monthly limit being set for a categoryRakama budgets screen with a monthly limit being set for a category
Budgeting7 min read

How to Create a Monthly Budget That Actually Works

Rakama dashboard showing income, expenses, budgets, and financial healthRakama dashboard showing income, expenses, budgets, and financial health
Personal finance tools6 min read

Rakama vs Excel: Which Is Better for Managing Your Budget?

Rakama finance dashboard showing categorized spending and recent transactionsRakama finance dashboard showing categorized spending and recent transactions
Rakama how-to5 min read

How to Add a Transaction in Rakama

Rakama dashboard with budget status and spending breakdownRakama dashboard with budget status and spending breakdown
Rakama how-to6 min read

How to Create a Budget in Rakama

Rakama mobile dashboard showing savings rate, budget left, and goalsRakama mobile dashboard showing savings rate, budget left, and goals
Rakama how-to5 min read

How to Set a Savings Goal in Rakama

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Rakama how-to7 min read

How to Import and Export Your Financial Data

Rakama reports showing spending pace and where a category has run overRakama reports showing spending pace and where a category has run over
Rakama how-to7 min read

How to Use Rakama Reports to Find Overspending

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