Now available on iOS

Financial freedom,
naturally simplified.

Track spending, grow your savings tree, and crush debt with the Elm Method. Financial freedom doesn't have to be complicated.

Everything you need to reach
financial freedom.

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Savings Tree

Watch your tree grow from seedling to ancient oak. Seven stages from $0 to $100K+ — every dollar saved is a leaf you can see.

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Smart Budgets

Three buckets — Save, Needs, Wants. Choose from 6 allocation methods or build your own custom split.

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Elm AI Coach

Ask anything about budgeting, saving, or debt — like a financial advisor in your pocket, available 24/7.

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Debt Freedom

Snowball, Avalanche, or Acceleration methods. See your debt-free date update in real time as you crush it.

Elm brings every piece of your financial life into one beautiful, simple place. Your money, finally under control.

Connect, automate,
and grow together.

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Bank Sync

Auto-import and categorize transactions from all your accounts. Plaid-powered with 256-bit encryption.

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Tax Estimator

2025 IRS data. W-2 and 1099 support, state taxes, home office deductions, and quarterly estimates.

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Savings Goals

Create goals with target amounts and dates. Track progress toward your emergency fund, vacation, or down payment.

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Family Forest

Share the journey with up to 5 family members. Individual trees, shared goals — financial literacy for everyone.

No spreadsheets. No confusion. Just one app that handles everything automatically.

And More

Built for your entire
financial life

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Net Worth Tracking

See your complete financial picture with interactive charts. Track assets, liabilities, and watch your net worth grow over time.

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Savings Goals

Create custom goals with target amounts and dates. Track progress toward your emergency fund, vacation, or down payment.

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Tax Estimator

2025 IRS calculations with W-2 and 1099 support. Includes state taxes, safe harbor, home office deductions, and quarterly estimates.

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Family Forest

Share your financial journey with family. Up to 5 accounts with individual trees and shared savings goals.

THE ELM
METHOD
How It Works

A simple, proven framework
for every dollar

Based on the 50/30/20 rule, refined for real life. Choose your split or follow the Elm Method — financial clarity in three buckets.

20%

🌳 Save

Pay yourself first. Emergency fund, investments, and long-term goals.

50%

🏠 Needs

The essentials. Rent, utilities, groceries, insurance — what keeps your life running.

30%

💰 Wants

Live your life. Dining out, entertainment, shopping — guilt-free, within your plan.

Get Started

Up and running
in minutes

No finance degree required. Elm meets you where you are.

1

Sign Up

Create your account in seconds. Free to start, no credit card needed.

2

Connect Accounts

Link your bank accounts securely through Plaid. We never store credentials.

3

Set Your Buckets

Choose your allocation method. The Elm Method or customize your own split.

4

Watch It Grow

Your savings tree grows as your finances improve. Every dollar counts.

Community

People love Elm

Real people, real financial progress. Here's what our community says.

★★★★★

"The savings tree is genius. Watching it grow from a seedling gave me motivation I never had with spreadsheets. I've saved more in 3 months than all of last year."

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Marcus T.
Elm Member
★★★★★

"The No Mercy notification mode is hilarious and actually works. 'Pick a struggle, bestie' after I subscribed to another streaming service had me canceling immediately."

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Sarah K.
Elm Member
★★★★★

"Finally, a budgeting app that doesn't feel like homework. The three-bucket system is so simple my whole family uses it. The Family Forest plan is worth every penny."

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James R.
Elm Family
★★★★★

"The Elm AI coach explained investing concepts better than any YouTube video. It's like having a financial advisor in your pocket who actually speaks your language."

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Aisha M.
Elm Member
★★★★★

"I was $42K in debt and felt hopeless. Elm's Freedom Plan broke it down into something manageable. The squirrel celebrating each payoff milestone gets me every time."

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Derek L.
Elm Member
★★★★★

"The tax estimator alone saved me from underpaying quarterly taxes. Add in the beautiful design and the cute squirrel? This is the only finance app I've stuck with."

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Lisa C.
Freelancer

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