Rent, kuryente, tubig, groceries, pamasahe — your non-negotiables. Give each a monthly budget and watch your spending against it so nothing creeps up unnoticed.
A budget for every need
Add each essential with a monthly target. As you log spending, a health bar shows how much of the budget is used — green when you're fine, red when you're over.
- ✓Per-category monthly budgets
- ✓Visual health bars (used vs budget)
- ✓Catch overspending before month-end
Frequently asked questions
What counts as an essential?
The needs you can't skip — housing, utilities, food, transport, contributions. Wants go under Non-Essentials.
Can I change a budget later?
Yes, anytime. Adjust targets as your situation changes.
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