Introducing the Simple Free Budget Planner – your new financial co-pilot! This ain't your grandma's dusty old ledger. We've whipped up a fresh, interactive app designed to give you the crystal-clear breakdown of your cash flow. Whether you're saving for that epic trip, crushing student loans, or just trying to figure out where all your coffee money goes, this planner's got your back.
Why You'll Dig This Planner:
See Your Spending in Action: Punch in your income and expenses, and boom! A real-time pie chart shows you exactly where your money's heading. No more guesswork, just pure, unadulterated financial clarity.
Currency Flex: Rocking Pounds, Dollars, or Euros? No stress! Easily switch currencies to match your moolah. 💱
Vibe Check: Light & Dark Mode: Staring at screens all day? Toggle between light and dark themes to keep your eyes happy, no matter the hour. 🌙✨
Keep Your Records: Download your expense deets as a CSV for your spreadsheets or print the whole shebang straight from your browser. Perfect for tax season or just flexing on your financial growth!
How to Use Your Simple Free Budget Planner 💰
Once your app is open in a new window or RStudio pane, here's how to navigate it and start tracking your money:
1. Enter Your Monthly/Weekly Income
Look for the "Monthly Income:" box in the left sidebar.
Type your total monthly income (the money you expect to receive) into this box.
The summary on the right will update immediately.
2. Add Your Expenses
Below your income, you'll see "Add Expenses:".
Type Category: In this box, type the name of an expense category (e.g.,
Rent,Groceries,Travel,Utilities,Subscriptions).Amount: In the box below, type the numeric amount for that expense.
Click the "Add Expense" button.
You'll see the expense appear in the "Budget Summary" table on the right, and the totals will update.
Repeat these steps for every expense you have.
3. Clear Expenses (If Needed)
If you want to start fresh or remove all the expenses you've added, click the "Clear All Expenses" button in the left sidebar.
4. Understand Your Budget Summary
Expense Table: This shows a list of all the categories and amounts you've entered.
Total Expenses: The sum of all the expenses you've added.
Remaining Budget: Your monthly income minus your total expenses. This tells you how much money you have left (or if you've gone over!).
Budget Status: A quick message letting you know if you're within your budget or if you need to review your spending.
5. Check Your Visuals
Expense Breakdown (Pie Chart): As you add expenses, a pie chart will automatically appear below the summary. This visual quickly shows you what percentage of your total expenses each category takes up (e.g., 10% food, 20% car).
6. Personalize Your View
Enable Dark Mode: At the top left, check the "Enable Dark Mode" box to switch between light and dark themes for easier viewing, especially in low light.
Choose Currency: Use the "Choose Currency:" dropdown at the top right to select your preferred currency symbol (£, $, or €). All the money values will update to show this symbol.
7. Download & Print Your Results
Download Expenses CSV: Click this button (top right) to download a spreadsheet file (
.csv) containing all your expense categories and amounts. Great for keeping records!Print Page: Click this button (top right) to open your browser's print dialog. You can then print the entire app's current view to a physical printer or save it as a PDF.
That's it! Just input your numbers, watch the magic happen, and use the tools to keep track.
Ready to input your first month's budget?
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