Pancake Blog

Tips, tools, and insights to help you take control of your money.

Budgeting

How to Start Budgeting in 2026

A practical, no-nonsense guide to creating your first budget — even if you've never tracked a dollar before.

Mar 25, 2026 · 8 min read
Tools

50/30/20 Budget Rule Calculator

Use our free interactive calculator to split your income into needs, wants, and savings using the popular 50/30/20 rule.

Mar 25, 2026 · 7 min read
Security

Is Plaid Safe? What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about how Plaid works, how your data is protected, and why thousands of apps trust it.

Mar 25, 2026 · 7 min read
Budgeting

Best Budgeting Methods Compared

Zero-based, 50/30/20, envelope system, pay-yourself-first — which budgeting method actually works for you?

Mar 25, 2026 · 9 min read
Freelancers

How to Track Irregular Income

Freelancers, gig workers, and side hustlers: here's how to budget when your paycheck is different every month.

Mar 25, 2026 · 8 min read