In the 10 years I’ve written about personal finance, one of the most common questions I get is about the best way for couples to budget and manage their money together. There are plenty of tech-powered tools for individuals who want to get their finances in order, but fewer for couples. That’s especially the case for younger people, who often want to track shared finances while preserving separate accounts.
Now, Origin, a budgeting and personal finance platform, is rolling out an update that will allow users to link their partner’s financial accounts to theirs, giving couples a more encompassing view of their finances than many other apps offer. After walking through the new features myself, it might be the most useful interface I’ve come across for couples looking for an easy to use but comprehensive budgeting solution, especially since Intuit shut down budgeting powerhouse Mint last year.
