Issue 21

Hello! 👋 This is a monthly issue of the Lunch Money Community Newsletter.

We send this to share exciting news within our developer ecosystem and broader community so you can get the most out of Lunch Money!

This month's spotlight is on Artem, aka H1D, creator of Kids Companion App, from the Netherlands

Have you ever wished there was a fun way to help your kids learn good savings habits early? Or, on a completely different note, do you struggle with importing transactions from a bank that isn't supported by Plaid?

In this month's community spotlight, we're highlighting a community member who has tackled both challenges!

We spoke with Artem about the inspiration behind the Kids Companion App and how he uses bookmarklets to import transactions directly into Lunch Money.

Read the full interview ➜

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Have any questions or feedback? Chat with Artem and others in the official #kids-companion-app and #🔖-bookmarklets Discord channels!

Quick pricing reminder! 📣

As Lunch Money continues to grow, we're investing in product improvements, reliability, and long-term sustainability, all while remaining fully independent and customer-funded.

What's changing: Starting March 15, 2026, the minimum price for our pay-what-you-want annual plan will increase to $60.
The good news: Existing subscribers are unaffected (price-lock guarantee activated 🚀). New users who sign up before March 15 can lock in the current $50 annual rate for life!

If you have friends, family, or coworkers who might benefit from Lunch Money, now is a great time to invite them. When you refer someone before the price change, they can lock in the lower price, and you'll earn referral rewards!

Read the full details ➜

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Offer Lunch Money as an Employee Benefit 💛

We're interested in hearing from anyone who would love to see Lunch Money offered as an employee benefit in their workplace.

If you're a founder, CEO, HR leader, or simply a passionate Lunch Money user who thinks your coworkers would benefit from better personal finance tools, we'd love to hear from you!

Want to help us introduce it to your organization? Tell us a bit about your workplace below, and we'll be in touch as Lunch Money Organizations rolls out.

Introduce your Organization to Lunch Money ➜

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Call for community spotlight
nominations 🗳️

Have a story you'd like to share with the community? It doesn't have to involve building an app. We'd also love to hear how you use Lunch Money or how it's made an impact in your life.

If you have a story you'd like to share, please fill out this quick form:

Share your story ➜

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Looking for expert advice? 🎖️

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start on your financial journey, the new Lunch Money Coaching Directory makes it easy to connect with certified Lunch Money coaches who can help you reach your financial goals!

Explore the Coaching Directory ➜

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Latest from YouTube! 📺

Minimalist budgeting is often misunderstood as extreme frugality or cutting out everything you enjoy, but that's not the goal. 💸✨

In this video, Jacob walks through a simple step-by-step approach to building a minimalist budget that removes financial clutter and makes money decisions easier. You'll learn how to simplify your categories, spend with intention, automate your system, and see how it all works through a real-life example.

Watch: How To Budget Like A Minimalist ➜

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Latest from the blog 📝

Budgeting sounds simple, but sticking to it is where most people struggle.

In this guide, certified Lunch Money coaches John and Jeanine break down three common reasons budgets fail, and share practical ways to fix them so your budget feels clearer, more flexible, and far less stressful.