Prevention, Not Punishment
Nobody wants to find out they've blown their dining budget after the fact. Budget Alerts give you a friendly warning when you're approaching your limits, so you can make informed decisions about the rest of the month.
How Alerts Work
When you create a budget in Halfway, alerts are automatically enabled at two thresholds:
- 75% used: A gentle reminder that you're getting close
- 90% used: A stronger alert that you're nearly at your limit
Alerts show up as push notifications on your phone and as in-app notifications. Both partners receive alerts for shared budgets, so you can coordinate spending for the rest of the month.
Smart Timing
Alerts consider where you are in the month. Spending 75% of your grocery budget by the 10th is very different from spending 75% by the 25th. Halfway factors this in to make alerts genuinely useful rather than annoying.
Works With All Budget Types
Whether you use fixed dollar amounts or percentage-based budgets, alerts work the same way. Shared budgets, personal budgets, and category-specific budgets all support alerts.
Get Started
Budget alerts are available on both Free and Premium plans. Sign up for Halfway and create your first budget to start receiving alerts. Visit our Help Center for tips on setting effective budget limits.
