MilestoneJar

MilestoneJar is a mobile + web budgeting app that helps people save for a single big purchase (car down payment, wedding, laptop, trip) by converting a scary total into a weekly plan tied to real cash flow. Users connect their bank account, pick a target item and date, and the app generates a “safe-to-save” amount each week after bills and typical spending patterns. It automatically moves money into a dedicated savings account (or tracks it if users prefer manual transfers) and shows progress as milestones (e.g., 10%, 25%, 50%). The app also monitors price changes for the item category (not a specific retailer lock) and suggests adjusting the goal if inflation/discount cycles shift. It’s realistic: if the user is overspending, it recommends pushing the date or lowering the target rather than pretending everything is fine.