Budgets

Budgets give each category a target, and TickTad compares it against actual spending.

Set a budget

1. Open Expenses → Budgets.
2. Choose a period: week, month, quarter or year.
3. Set a limit per category.
4. TickTad shows budget vs actual as spending arrives.

Reading the charts

• Trend — how spending changes over time.
• Breakdown — which categories take the most.
• Budget vs actual — where you’re over or under.

Tips

• Start with a month budget for the few categories that matter (food, transport, kids).
• Set generous initial limits and tighten them once you see real numbers.
• Review budgets in your weekly review — but month-by-month is enough for most.