Jen here, taking over the Community Spotlight this month! I’m interviewing our very own JP Shipherd, Lunch Money’s Developer Advocate, who usually writes this newsletter.

It’s a great time to put JP in the spotlight. After several years of work, our v2 API is now available to everyone, our new Developer Portal is live, and the rise of AI and community-built projects is opening up new ways for people to use Lunch Money.

I sat down with JP to talk about the work behind all of this, what a Developer Advocate actually does, and some of the things our community is already building with Lunch Money!

There are plenty of ways to explore what’s possible with Lunch Money and see what other community members are building:

If you’ve created something of your own, use Share what you built to tell us about it. And if you’re just beginning to wonder what you might make, join the developer community and ask questions. Curiosity is enough to get started.

A Lunch Money user shared PCMag’s 2026 Readers’ Choice survey. If you use Lunch Money, feel free to leave an honest rating. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card.

How a company is funded can shape what it builds and who it listens to. In a recent post, I shared how bootstrapping influences the way Lunch Money makes decisions, builds its product, and stays focused on its users.

For more behind-the-scenes updates on everything from building Lunch Money to life as a bootstrapped founder, follow along on LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram.

Have friends, family members, or a group who want to get better with their money? With Lunch Money for Organizations, you can all use Lunch Money together while paying less!

Groups of five or more can get Lunch Money for $55 per person per year. One person organizes and pays for the group, and everyone gets their own private Lunch Money account to manage their finances independently.

Had a bad budgeting month? Don’t be discouraged!

Budgeting is a skill, and like any skill, it improves with time and effort. Focus on progress, not perfection, and strengthen your emergency fund so the next setback stings less. Every reset gives you a stronger foundation for the future.

In this blog post, learn practical ways to reset your budget after a rough month, from figuring out what went wrong to adjusting your spending plan and preparing for irregular expenses.