One of our favorite budgeting apps is 30 percent off right now

Those looking for a better way to keep track of their finances should consider a budgeting app. There are dozens of them on the market now, and one of our favorites is running a discount for new subscribers. Monarch Money is offering 30 percent off annual plans right now when you use the code WELCOME at checkout. With the typical yearly price being $100, this will save you $30.

As mentioned before, the discount is only for new users and it can’t be combined with other offers. The code only works when you sign up through the web as well. You can’t redeem it through the Monarch mobile app.

We feel that Monarch has a steeper learning curve than some other budget trackers and that certain aspects of the app are slightly more complex than they probably need to be. But it offers a great deal of customization and granularity, which outweighs our misgivings.

On the main dashboard, you’ll see your net worth along with your latest transactions, spending versus the previous month, your income so far for the month and details about upcoming bills, your …read more