Budgeting Resources

AI won't tell you which savings account to open. Here's what it's actually good for with your money, and how to write prompts it can answer.

Gift ideas for the money nerds in your life. Give them presents that teach a money principle, cut a recurring cost, or protect something expensive to lose.

Escrow, amortization, APR, expense ratio — the financial vocabulary nobody taught you, organized by where you will actually run into it.

One is where money sits. The other is where money moves. Most people need both — the useful question is which should hold what.

Report cards tell you how you did. They can't help you do better. Here's what expense tracking is great at, what it can't do, and how forward-looking money management fills the gap.

The magic of Crew's Autopilot is that money is set aside before you have to think about it. No more holding due dates and balances in your head.

Ever had a slightly tense conversation about money in January? A twenty-minute plan for picking a holiday number with your partner before the sales start.

No kid ever changed their money habits from a lecture. Here are the board games — sorted by age — that teach real financial lessons, plus a few that cost nothing to play.

Most accounts can show you your balance. The new Autopilot helps you understand and control your money — projecting your cashflow years ahead and funding your bills and goals automatically.

You're not choosing between forty apps. You're choosing between two ideas about what a money app is for. An honest look at Goodbudget, Crew, Rocket Money, and Monarch.

Greenlight is a great product, but it's not for everyone. Here's an honest side-by-side comparison to help you decide which is the best fit for your family.

For those who feel compelled to get into the details, here is the full Bill Reserve story...

"We've used traditional budgeting apps for years. But our first month using Crew was the best we've ever stuck to a budget."

Fintech startup Crew raises $3.8 million to create the first account that tracks, controls, and automates without a subscription.

The ultimate guide for finding work when you're fifteen.

The ultimate guide to finding work when you're fourteen.

Ideas for young entrepreneurs looking to turn hustle into cash

Everything you want to know about getting a job as a teen.

With the recent announcement that Monzo is withdrawing from the U.S., we know a lot of people are looking for alternatives. We hope this helps.

We started Crew because none of the banking apps felt like they were made for us. We believe your bank account should do more than just hold your money—it should be in your corner, helping you achieve financial success.

Is your budgeting approach to pause before buying something and ask yourself, "does this feel like something I can afford?"If so you may be doing vibes-based budgeting.

Many young adults that leave home want to get a credit card, but don't quite understand how it works or the consequences that come with it. It is important to know how to use credit responsibly through proper education so you can develop good credit habits and avoid costly mistakes.

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, which often includes shopping and gift-giving. Teach kids how to plan holiday spending by creating a simple holiday budget.

Have your child learn to budget for and cook a "Thanksgiving meal"! With this fun activity, your teen can learn the basics of budgeting and start building the foundation for financial success later in life.

If your child doesn't know how to budget, track their spending, and distinguish between needs and wants, they will never be able to achieve financial success.

Get job. Set up direct deposit. Get paid. It's that easy. Setting up direct deposit is a quick and easy way to get paid instantly 🤑.

Switching to a new bank account may seem like a daunting task filled with complex steps and potential pitfalls. However, with the right preparation the process can be surprisingly straightforward.

Crew is able to pay a high savings APY by being a digital only offering without the cost of physical branch locations, but there's a lot more to the story here.

How can you use allowances to teach your kids financial literacy? Here are seven tips to get the most out of allowances.

Today we're announcing the launch of the Crew family-focused banking experience and $2.5m in pre-seed funding led by Kickstart Seed Fund.