TEXTBOOKS is a budgeting system for individuals and couples. You interact with it through text messages (and in a browser as needed.)

With most purchases just a swipe, tap, or click away, it’s easy to empty your “wallet” without noticing. We’ve tried a lot of different apps and systems over the years, to help manage our spending, but none of them quite worked. They were either too automated (and we stopped paying attention) or too manual (and receipts piled up).

If you're here, you probably want to improve your relationship to your finances and you’re probably tired of downloading app after app. That’s why we built TEXTBOOKS. It’s a simple web app that you just text. You don’t need to sync your bank accounts or install another app. You can simply keep track of your finances, no smart phone required.

We're not competing with Quickbooks, Mint, YNAB, or other automated tools. If you use those tools and love them, keep using them. We're competing with pen/paper or a great spreadsheet. TEXTBOOKS exists to help you (not an app) track and manage your spending.

It's so easy for our time, attention, and money to slip away. We want to help you pay attention to where your money is going and to spend it with intent.

Whatever tool you choose — good luck and godspeed!