Actual Budget

A custom budget tracking system for personal finance management.

Features

  • Monthly expense tracking
  • Income management
  • Category-based organization
  • Savings goals
  • Investment tracking

Technical Implementation

  • Spreadsheet-based system
  • Automated calculations
  • Monthly rollover
  • Year-end summaries

Budget Categories

  1. Essential Expenses
    • Housing
    • Utilities
    • Transportation
  2. Discretionary Spending
    • Entertainment
    • Dining
    • Shopping
  3. Savings & Investments
    • Emergency Fund
    • Retirement
    • Short-term Savings Goals