Your first paycheck budget
Follow a paycheck through income, bills, spending, savings, and your next payday.
Illustrated walkthrough · Real Alto screensMake a plan for every paycheck.
Learn how to cover bills, set money aside, and keep track of everyday spending. Start with a budgeting guide, then follow the steps in Alto.
Understand the method
Start with how you get paid.
Practical explanations you can use with a notebook, a spreadsheet, or Alto.
Featured guide · Worked example
How to budget biweekly pay
Walk through two paychecks, reserve rent before its due date, and give a three-paycheck month a plan.
Read the biweekly guidePay dates and bill datesA two-paycheck exampleRent reserved aheadThree-paycheck months
Put it into practice
See each step in Alto.
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