How to Manage Budgets

Learn how to create and manage monthly budgets

1
Navigate to Budgets Page

Access the Budgets section from the main menu

Additional Details

  • Click on 'Budgets' in the navigation menu
  • View your current monthly budget allocations
2
Select Budget Type

Choose between single month or month range budgets

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  • Single Month: Budget for one specific month
  • Month Range: Budget covering multiple months
3
Choose Expense Category

Select the category you want to budget for

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  • Browse through available expense categories
  • Create new categories if needed
  • Consider your spending patterns
4
Set Budget Amount

Enter the amount you want to allocate

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  • Set realistic amounts based on your income
  • Consider your financial goals
  • Leave room for unexpected expenses
5
Configure Month(s)

Select the month or month range for your budget

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  • For single month: Select the specific month
  • For month range: Select start and end months
  • Ensure dates align with your financial planning
6
Set Spending Dates for Cash Flow (Optional)

Tell the app when you plan to spend this budget so it appears correctly on the Cash Flow page

Additional Details

  • After creating or editing a budget, click 'When to spend (cash flow)' or 'Spending schedule'
  • Choose 'Single day' to plan the full amount on one date, or 'Date range (linear spending)' to spread it over several days
  • With a date range, the remaining budget is split evenly across each day (e.g. $300 over 10 days = $30/day on Cash Flow)
  • Past dates use your actual transactions; future dates show this planned rate so you can see your projected cash flow
7
Save Budget

Review and save your budget allocation

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  • Double-check all settings
  • Click 'Create Budget' to save
  • Your budget will appear in your monthly overview
8
Video Summary

Watch a complete walkthrough of budget management

Additional Details

  • See the complete budget creation workflow
  • Learn best practices for budget planning
  • Understand month range vs. single month budgets
Step 8: Video Summary
Coming Soon

Video Tutorial Coming Soon!

We're working on creating detailed video instructions for this feature. will have a comprehensive walkthrough.

What to expect: Step-by-step video demonstration, best practices, and common troubleshooting tips.

Production StatusIn Progress

Estimated completion: Q1 2025