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INSTRUCTIONS
Intro
The Vertex42 Money Manager can be a very simple money management tool. Like most
spreadsheet applications, you should know that spreadsheets are error-prone. It is easy to
make mistakes, accidentally delete things that should not be deleted, forget to copy formulas,
etc. If you are comfortable using Excel, know how to identify and fix formulas when needed,
understand how to use basic row operations (delete, copy, inserted copied rows, etc.), are
okay with the level of risk you take on by using a spreadsheet, and follow the instructions
and guidelines, you should find this spreadsheet very useful.
General Tips
- Except for customizing the categories, you normally only edit cells with a gray border:
- Some of the labels include cell comments (marked with little red triangles) to provide
This is an example
extra help information.
comment.
- You can add your own cell comments! This is especially useful in the Budget worksheet,
where you can create notes to explain irregular or variable expenses.
- If you see "#####" in a cell, widen the COLUMN to display the cell contents.
- This workbook uses a lot of conditional formatting. Look up "conditional formatting" in the
Excel help system (F1) if you want to know how it works.
- You can add a limited amount of security by password protecting your workbook, but that
can be easily bypassed by anyone with malicious intent. The security of your data is your
responsibility.
- Backup your file regularly to avoid losing data! Excel files DO get corrupted occasionally.
If you add or remove major categories (like Housing, Food, Health, etc.), many formulas
will need to be updated and it is very likely you'll miss something and end up introducing
errors. Try to use the default set of categories or RENAME the categories, but avoid adding
or removing the major categories.
row to quickly copy all formulas and formatting from the row immediately above.
Use the screenshot below as a guide for how to enter transactions.
Num: This column is usually used to list the check number, but you can also use it to enter
"DEP" for deposit, "TXFR" for transfer, "EFT" for electronic funds transfer, "ACH" for
Automated Clearing House transactions, etc.
Category: The Category field is essential to the functionality of this workbook. The Category
is a dropdown list that gets its info from the Categories worksheet.
The Category column uses conditional formatting to highlight the category PINK if the
category is not found in the Categories worksheet, BROWN if the category is not found in
the Yearly or Monthly worksheet, and GRAY if the category is blank, [Transfer], or [Balance]
If the formatting isn't copied correctly, you'll lose this double-check feature. So again, this
spreadsheet is not error-proof.
IMPORTANT: If you have chosen a category such as "Ted's Fund" and then later remove
"Ted's Fund" from the list in the Categories worksheet, it will not be changed in the Transactions
table automatically. You will need to make sure that you find all the records that have used
"Ted's Fund" as the Category and change them to something else.
Step 4-0: Delete the Sample Rows
Step 4-1: Enter the beginning balance(s):
The Beginning Balance on JANUARY 1st for each account should be the first lines in the
register. If an account has a Negative balance (like a Credit Card), enter the balance as a
Positive value in the PAYMENT column. If an account has a Positive balance, enter the balance
as a Positive value in the DEPOSIT column. Use the Account Balance column to compare to
DATE
1/1/10
1/1/10
1/1/10
NUM
2032
2032
2032
PAYEE
Target
Target
Target
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Split
Split
Split
CATEGORY
Clothing
Groceries
Supplies
PAYMENT
23.10
45.15
25.04
Tip: If you want to verify the total amount of the split transaction, you can do a quick
calculation off to the side of the table using an Excel formula, like "=SUM(H13:H15)"
Recording a [Transfer] Between Spending Accounts
Record a transfer by listing two transactions (one PAYMENT, one DEPOSIT) to offset each other.
Choose "[Transfer]" as the Category for both transactions. For example, a $250 credit card
payment would be recorded as a transfer FROM your checking TO your credit card account:
ACCOUNT
CreditCard
Checking
DATE
1/1/10
1/1/10
NUM
TXFR
TXFR
PAYEE
[From Checking]
[To CreditCard]
CATEGORY
[Transfer]
[Transfer]
PAYMENT
DEPOSIT
150.00
150.00
NOTE: The above example assumes that the "payment" to your Credit Card is to pay off the
charges that you have already recorded earlier in the Transaction History table for the
CreditCard account. If you are NOT recording individual CreditCard transactions using the
Transactions worksheet, or part of the $150.00 was to pay down an outstanding debt, then a
credit card payment would look like one of the following, where "Credit Card #1" is a category
under Obligations.
Example 1: Not using Credit Card #1 any more, but still owe money on it.
ACCOUNT
DATE
NUM
PAYEE
CATEGORY
Checking
1/1/10
Credit Card
Credit Card #1
Example 2: A portion of a
ACCOUNT
DATE
CreditCard 1/1/10
Checking
1/1/10
Checking
1/1/10
PAYMENT
150.00
DEPOSIT
150.00
DATE
1/1/10
1/1/10
1/1/10
1/1/10
NUM
TXFR
TXFR
TXFR
TXFR
PAYEE
[From Checking]
[To Savings]
[To Savings]
[To Savings]
CATEGORY
PAYMENT
[Transfer]
Emergency Fund 100.00
Retirement
50.00
College Fund
50.00
DEPOSIT
200.00
NUM
PAYEE
The Big Store
CATEGORY
Appliances
PAYMENT
50.00
DEPOSIT
NUM
PAYEE
The Big Store
CATEGORY
Appliances
PAYMENT
-50.00
DEPOSIT
CATEGORY
Insurance
PAYMENT
198.00
DEPOSIT
200.00
DEPOSIT
In the above example, the actual payment of 198.00 was lower than what was previously
total expense of 200.00, so you could end up seeing a value of -2.00 in the Actual column
of the report worksheet. This is similar to what you might see if you received a refund or
return for something you paid in a previous month.
Step 4-3: Record "Cleared" Transactions.
When you see that charges have been processed or "cleared" by your bank, you should
enter a "c" in the reconcile (R) column for that transaction.
The Cleared Balance in the transaction history table shows the Account balance for the
transactions marked "R" for reconciled or "c" for cleared. This allows you to compare the
Cleared Balance with the current balance shown on your bank statements.
The Account Balance reflects your actual or effective balance and is the one you should be
looking at to stay on budget. The Cleared Balance is for comparing to your bank and credit
card statements. For example, when you write a check to a friend, it won't show up in your
bank account until they cash it. You should record the transaction immediately, to help you
stay on budget, but until the check shows up on your bank statement, your Cleared Balance
will be different from the Account Balance (until you enter a "c" or "R" in the reconcile column).
Step 4-4: Reconcile Your Accounts
You should reconcile your accounts at least one a month. Reconciling is also commonly known
as "balancing your checkbook".
A. Get your bank and credit card statements
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Total Expenses
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Total
Avg
0
0
Monthly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
INCOME
Wages & Tips
Interest Income
Dividends
Gifts Received
Refunds/Reimbursements
Financial Aid
Rental Income
INCOME-Other
Emergency Fund
Retirement Fund
College Fund
Investments
Taxes
Vacation Fund
SAVINGS -Other
Total INCOME
TO SAVINGS
Total TO SAVINGS
% of Income
Tithing
Charitable Donations
Religious Donations
Gifts
Christmas
CHARITY/GIFTS
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
CHARITY - Other
Total CHARITY/GIFTS
% of Income
Mortgage/Rent
Home/Rental Insurance
Furnishings/Appliances
Lawn/Garden
Maintenance/Supplies
Improvements
HOUSING - Other
HOUSING
Total HOUSING
% of Income
Electricity
Gas/Oil
Water/Sewer/Trash
Phone
Cable/Satellite
Internet
UTILITIES - Other
UTILITIES
Total UTILITIES
% of Income
Groceries
Dining/Eating Out
Pet Food
FOOD - Other
FOOD
Total FOOD
% of Income
Vehicle Payments
Auto Insurance
Fuel
Bus/Taxi/Train Fare
Repairs/Tires
Registration/License
TRANSPORTATION
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
TRANSPORTATION - Other
Total TRANSPORTATION
% of Income
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Doctor/Dentist/Optometrist
Medicine/Drugs
Life Insurance
Veterinarian/Pet Care
HEALTH - Other
HEALTH
Total HEALTH
% of Income
Education
Clothing
Personal Supplies
Cleaning Services
Salon/Barber
DAILY LIVING
% of Income
Children:Clothing
Medical
Music Lessons
School Tuition
School Lunch
School Supplies
Babysitting/Child Care
Toys/Games
CHILDREN - Other
CHILDREN
Total CHILDREN
% of Income
OBLIGATIONS
Student Loan
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
Other Loan
Credit Card #1
Credit Card #2
Credit Card #3
Alimony/Child Support
Federal Taxes
State/Local Taxes
Legal Fees
OBLIGATIONS - Other
Total OBLIGATIONS
% of Income
Deductible Expenses
Non-Deductible Expenses
BUSINESS - Other
BUSINESS EXPENSE
% of Income
Vacation/Travel
Videos/DVDs
Music
Games
Rentals
Movies/Theater
Concerts/Plays
Books
Hobbies
Film/Photos
Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Toys/Gadgets
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT - Other
Total ENTERTAINMENT
% of Income
Newspaper
Magazines
Dues/Memberships
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
SUBSCRIPTIONS - Other
Total SUBSCRIPTIONS
% of Income
Bank Fees
Postage
MISC - Other
MISCELLANEOUS
Total MISCELLANEOUS
% of Income
Transaction History
HELP
Account
Checking
Savings
BobsCard
Checking
Checking
BobsCard
BobsCard
Checking
Checking
Checking
Checking
Savings
Checking
Checking
Checking
Date
Num Payee
Memo
Category
Account
Balance
Cleared
Balance
BALANCE
1/01/14
[Balance As of 01/01/2014]
[Balance]
875.00
875.00
875.00
875.00
875.00
1/01/14
[Balance As of 01/01/2014]
[Balance]
2,345.00
2,345.00
2,345.00
2,345.00
3,220.00
1/01/14
[Balance As of 01/01/2014]
[Balance]
Vehicle Payments
115.20
115.20
1/15/14
Groceries
87.34
87.34
1/18/14
Fuel
Gas/Oil
100.00
100.00
256.00
256.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
(256.00)
(256.00)
2,964.00
1,875.00
1,875.00
3,964.00
1,759.80
1,759.80
3,848.80
(343.34)
(343.34)
3,761.46
(443.34)
(443.34)
3,661.46
2,759.80
2,759.80
4,661.46
Split
Clothing
23.10
2,736.70
2,759.80
4,638.36
Split
Groceries
45.15
2,691.55
2,759.80
4,593.21
Split
Personal Supplies
25.04
2,666.51
2,759.80
4,568.17
[Transfer]
200.00
1,000.00
2,545.00
2,345.00
4,768.17
Split
Emergency Fund
100.00
2,566.51
2,759.80
4,668.17
Split
Retirement Fund
50.00
2,516.51
2,759.80
4,618.17
Split
College Fund
50.00
2,466.51
2,759.80
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
Account
Date
Num Payee
Memo
Category
Account
Balance
Cleared
Balance
BALANCE
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
4,568.17
Begin:
1/1/14
End:
1/31/14
BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget
Budget
Budget Actual
ActualDifference
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1,000.00
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CHARITY/GIFTS
TO SAVINGS
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Total Expenses
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302.54
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HOUSING
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NET
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697.46
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CHARITY/GIFTS
UTILITIES
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100.00
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FOOD
HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION
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87.34
115.20
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HEALTH
DAILY LIVING
UTILITIES
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CHILDREN
OBLIGATIONS
FOOD
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BUSINESS EXPENSE
ENTERTAINMENT
TRANSPORTATION
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200
Difference
EXPENSE
SUMMARY
Expense
Summary
TO SAVINGS
No
Total Income
Budget
Actual
Year-To-Date:
Actual
400
600
800
1000
1200
Total Income
Total Expenses
NET
SUBSCRIPTIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
INCOME
Wages & Tips
HEALTH
Budget
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Actual
Difference
1,000.00
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Interest Income
Dividends
Gifts Received
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Refunds/Reimbursements
Financial Aid
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Rental Income
INCOME-Other
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Total INCOME
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1,000.00
DAILY LIVING
CHILDREN
OBLIGATIONS
BUSINESS EXPENSE
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ENTERTAINMENT
TO SAVINGS
Emergency Fund
Budget
Actual
Difference
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SUBSCRIPTIONS
Retirement Fund
College Fund
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MISCELLANEOUS
Investments
Taxes
Vacation Fund
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SAVINGS -Other
Total TO SAVINGS
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% of Income
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0.0%
CHARITY/GIFTS
Budget
Actual
Difference
Tithing
Charitable Donations
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Religious Donations
Gifts
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Christmas
CHARITY - Other
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0.0%
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Total CHARITY/GIFTS
% of Income
HOUSING
Mortgage/Rent
Home/Rental Insurance
Real Estate Taxes
Furnishings/Appliances
Budget
Actual
Difference
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Lawn/Garden
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Maintenance/Supplies
Improvements
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HOUSING - Other
Total HOUSING
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% of Income
UTILITIES
#REF!
Budget
0.0%
Actual
Difference
Electricity
Gas/Oil
#REF!
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Water/Sewer/Trash
Phone
#REF!
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Cable/Satellite
Internet
UTILITIES - Other
#REF!
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Total UTILITIES
% of Income
FOOD
Groceries
#REF!
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Budget
#REF!
Dining/Eating Out
Pet Food
#REF!
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FOOD - Other
Total FOOD
#REF!
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% of Income
#REF!
TRANSPORTATION
Budget
100.00
100.00
10.0%
Actual
#REF!
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Difference
87.34
87.34
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8.7%
Actual
Difference
Vehicle Payments
Auto Insurance
#REF!
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Fuel
Bus/Taxi/Train Fare
Repairs/Tires
#REF!
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Registration/License
TRANSPORTATION - Other
#REF!
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Total TRANSPORTATION
% of Income
#REF!
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HEALTH
Health Insurance
Budget
115.20
-
115.20
11.5%
Actual
#REF!
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Difference
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Disability Insurance
Doctor/Dentist/Optometrist
#REF!
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Medicine/Drugs
Health Club Dues
#REF!
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#REF!
Life Insurance
Veterinarian/Pet Care
HEALTH - Other
#REF!
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0.0%
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Total HEALTH
% of Income
DAILY LIVING
Education
Budget
Actual
Difference
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Clothing
Personal Supplies
#REF!
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Cleaning Services
Laundry / Dry Cleaning
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
Salon/Barber
DAILY LIVING - Other
#REF!
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0.0%
#REF!
Budget
Actual
Difference
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Music Lessons
#REF!
#REF!
School Tuition
School Lunch
#REF!
#REF!
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#REF!
School Supplies
Babysitting/Child Care
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
Toys/Games
CHILDREN - Other
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
#REF!
0.0%
#REF!
Total CHILDREN
% of Income
OBLIGATIONS
Student Loan
Budget
Actual
Difference
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Other Loan
Credit Card #1
Credit Card #2
#REF!
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Credit Card #3
Alimony/Child Support
#REF!
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Federal Taxes
State/Local Taxes
#REF!
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Legal Fees
OBLIGATIONS - Other
#REF!
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0.0%
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Total OBLIGATIONS
% of Income
BUSINESS EXPENSE
Deductible Expenses
Non-Deductible Expenses
BUSINESS - Other
Total BUSINESS EXPENSE
% of Income
ENTERTAINMENT
Budget
Actual
Difference
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Budget
Actual
Difference
Vacation/Travel
Videos/DVDs
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Music
Games
#REF!
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Rentals
Movies/Theater
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Concerts/Plays
Books
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Hobbies
Film/Photos
Sports
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Outdoor Recreation
Toys/Gadgets
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ENTERTAINMENT - Other
Total ENTERTAINMENT
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% of Income
#REF!
0.0%
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Budget
Actual
Difference
Newspaper
Magazines
#REF!
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Dues/Memberships
SUBSCRIPTIONS - Other
#REF!
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0.0%
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Total SUBSCRIPTIONS
% of Income
MISCELLANEOUS
Bank Fees
Postage
MISC - Other
Total MISCELLANEOUS
Budget
Actual
Difference
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HELP
Starting Balance
Total Income
Total Expenses
NET (Income - Expenses)
End Balance
1/1/14
[42]
Total
Avg
2,000
167
2,964
1,000
1,000
303
293
697
707
3,661
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
596
50
1,404
117
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
4,368
Monthly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
Date Begin
1-Jan
1-Feb
1-Mar
1-Apr
1-May
1-Jun
1-Jul
1-Aug
1-Sep
1-Oct
1-Nov
1-Dec
Date End
31-Jan
28-Feb
31-Mar
30-Apr
31-May
30-Jun
31-Jul
31-Aug
30-Sep
31-Oct
30-Nov
31-Dec
1,000
1,000
2,000
167
Interest Income
Dividends
Gifts Received
Refunds/Reimbursements
Financial Aid
Rental Income
INCOME-Other
1,000
1,000
2,000
167
Emergency Fund
100
100
Retirement Fund
50
50
College Fund
50
50
Investments
Taxes
Vacation Fund
SAVINGS -Other
INCOME
Wages & Tips
Total INCOME
TO SAVINGS
Total TO SAVINGS
200
% of Income
0.0%
20.0%
200
17
10.0%
10.0%
Tithing
Charitable Donations
CHARITY/GIFTS
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
Religious Donations
Gifts
Christmas
CHARITY - Other
Total CHARITY/GIFTS
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Mortgage/Rent
Home/Rental Insurance
Furnishings/Appliances
Lawn/Garden
Maintenance/Supplies
Improvements
HOUSING - Other
Total HOUSING
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
HOUSING
UTILITIES
Electricity
100
100
Water/Sewer/Trash
Phone
Cable/Satellite
Internet
UTILITIES - Other
Gas/Oil
Total UTILITIES
100
% of Income
10.0%
0.0%
100
5.0%
5.0%
FOOD
Groceries
87
45
132
11
Dining/Eating Out
Pet Food
FOOD - Other
Total FOOD
87
45
% of Income
8.7%
4.5%
132
11
6.6%
6.6%
TRANSPORTATION
Vehicle Payments
115
115
10
Auto Insurance
Fuel
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
Bus/Taxi/Train Fare
Repairs/Tires
Registration/License
TRANSPORTATION - Other
Total TRANSPORTATION
115
115
10
% of Income
11.5%
0.0%
5.8%
5.8%
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Doctor/Dentist/Optometrist
Medicine/Drugs
Life Insurance
Veterinarian/Pet Care
HEALTH - Other
Total HEALTH
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
HEALTH
DAILY LIVING
Education
Clothing
23
23
Personal Supplies
25
25
Cleaning Services
Salon/Barber
48
% of Income
0.0%
4.8%
48
2.4%
2.4%
Children:Clothing
Medical
Music Lessons
School Tuition
School Lunch
School Supplies
Babysitting/Child Care
Toys/Games
CHILDREN - Other
CHILDREN
Total CHILDREN
Jan
% of Income
Feb
Mar
0.0%
0.0%
Student Loan
Other Loan
Credit Card #1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
0.0%
0.0%
Credit Card #2
Credit Card #3
Alimony/Child Support
Federal Taxes
State/Local Taxes
Legal Fees
OBLIGATIONS - Other
Total OBLIGATIONS
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Deductible Expenses
Non-Deductible Expenses
BUSINESS - Other
OBLIGATIONS
BUSINESS EXPENSE
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Vacation/Travel
Videos/DVDs
Music
Games
Rentals
Movies/Theater
Concerts/Plays
Books
Hobbies
Film/Photos
Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Toys/Gadgets
ENTERTAINMENT - Other
ENTERTAINMENT
Total ENTERTAINMENT
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
SUBSCRIPTIONS
0.0%
0.0%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total Average
Newspaper
Magazines
Dues/Memberships
SUBSCRIPTIONS - Other
Total SUBSCRIPTIONS
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Bank Fees
Postage
MISC - Other
MISCELLANEOUS
Total MISCELLANEOUS
% of Income
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
[Categories]
[Balance]
[Transfer]
***** INCOME *****
Wages & Tips
Interest Income
Dividends
Gifts Received
Refunds/Reimbursements
Financial Aid
Rental Income
INCOME-Other
***** SAVINGS *****
Emergency Fund
Retirement Fund
Investments
College Fund
Taxes
Vacation Fund
SAVINGS -Other
***** CHARITY / GIFTS *****
Tithing
Charitable Donations
Religious Donations
Gifts
Christmas
CHARITY - Other
***** HOUSING *****
Mortgage/Rent
Home/Rental Insurance
Real Estate Taxes
Furnishings/Appliances
Lawn/Garden
Maintenance/Supplies
Improvements
HOUSING - Other
***** UTILITIES *****
Electricity
Gas/Oil
Water/Sewer/Trash
Phone
Cable/Satellite
Internet
UTILITIES - Other
***** FOOD *****
Groceries
Dining/Eating Out
Pet Food
FOOD - Other
***** TRANSPORTATION *****
Vehicle Payments
Auto Insurance
Fuel
Bus/Taxi/Train Fare
Repairs/Tires
Registration/License
TRANSPORTATION - Other
***** HEALTH *****
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Doctor/Dentist/Optometrist
Medicine/Drugs
Health Club Dues
Life Insurance
Veterinarian/Pet Care
HEALTH - Other
***** DAILY LIVING *****
Education
Clothing
Personal Supplies
Cleaning Services
Laundry / Dry Cleaning
Salon/Barber
DAILY LIVING - Other
***** CHILDREN *****
Children:Clothing
Medical
Music Lessons
School Tuition
School Lunch
School Supplies
Babysitting/Child Care
Toys/Games
CHILDREN - Other
***** OBLIGATIONS *****
Student Loan
Other Loan
Credit Card #1
Credit Card #2
Credit Card #3
Alimony/Child Support
Federal Taxes
State/Local Taxes
Legal Fees
OBLIGATIONS - Other
***** BUSINESS EXPENSE *****
Deductible Expenses
Non-Deductible Expenses
BUSINESS - Other
***** ENTERTAINMENT *****
Vacation/Travel
Videos/DVDs
Music
Games
Rentals
Movies/Theater
Concerts/Plays
Books
Hobbies
Film/Photos
Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Toys/Gadgets
ENTERTAINMENT - Other
***** SUBSCRIPTIONS *****
Newspaper
Magazines
Dues/Memberships
SUBSCRIPTIONS - Other
***** MISCELLANEOUS *****
Bank Fees
Postage
MISC - Other
Instructions
This worksheet defines the list of categories used for the drop-down in the
Register worksheet. You must make absolutely sure that the list of categories
are the same in ALL worksheets
If you make a change to a category, you need to make that change in all
worksheets.
Adding a Category
- Copy an existing row and insert the copied row where you want it and then
edit the Category name. Then, make sure the add the category in the Budget
and Report worksheets.
Deleting a Sub-Category
- Before you start recording transactions, deleting a category is easy. Just
delete the category row. Don't delete major categories.
- If you have already started recording transactions, and some of the
transactions were allocated to the category you deleted, you will need to
manually update all those Transactions to assign them to a new category.