From 2fdc7fef320cd1307417a42c09ddaf214140acf0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Joel Jeremy Marquez <joeljeremy.marquez@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:24:21 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Add callouts to starting fresh and migration documentations
 in README (#3101)

* Add callouts to starting fresh and migration documentations

* README

* Update README
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 README.md                      | 14 +++++++++++++-
 upcoming-release-notes/3101.md |  6 ++++++
 2 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 upcoming-release-notes/3101.md

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6a5d9c142..2680f31c5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -23,7 +23,19 @@ If you are only interested in running the latest version and not contributing to
 
 The easiest way to get Actual running is to use the [actual-server](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual-server) project. That is the server for syncing changes across devices, and it comes with the latest version of Actual. The server will provide both the web project and a server for syncing.
 
-You can get up and running quickly and easily by following our [Running Actual Locally Guide](https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/local)
+You can get up and running quickly and easily by following our [Running Actual Locally Guide](https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/local).
+
+## Ready to Start Budgeting?
+
+Read about [Envelope budgeting](https://actualbudget.org/docs/getting-started/envelope-budgeting) to know more about the idea behind Actual Budget.
+
+### Are you new to budgeting or want to start fresh?
+
+Check out the community's [Starting Fresh](https://actualbudget.org/docs/getting-started/starting-fresh) guide so you can quickly get up and running!
+
+### Are you migrating from other budgeting apps?
+
+Check out the community's [Migration](https://actualbudget.org/docs/migration/) guide to start jumping on the Actual Budget train!
 
 ## Documentation
 
diff --git a/upcoming-release-notes/3101.md b/upcoming-release-notes/3101.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..947bacd88
--- /dev/null
+++ b/upcoming-release-notes/3101.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+category: Maintenance
+authors: [joel-jeremy]
+---
+
+Update README with starting fresh and migration guides.
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