Setting budget payer

Learn how to track who's paying for each budget item when costs are shared between partners, parents, or contributors.

Track who's paying for each budget item. This is helpful when costs are shared between partners, parents, or other contributors.

Plan requirement: Pro plan

How to set it

  1. Click on the budget item
  2. Click Add payer to show the payer field
  3. Type the payer's name (with autocomplete from previous entries)
  4. Click Save

To remove a payer, click Remove payer.

Tips

Use consistent names. If parents are contributing, use the same name format each time (like "Mom & Dad" or "Smith family") so filtering works correctly.

Track contributions. Knowing who's paying for what helps you manage expectations and thank people properly.

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