Welcome to BudgetPro
Getting started with your financial dashboard
What is BudgetPro?
BudgetPro is your personal financial dashboard designed to help you take control of your money without needing a finance degree. Unlike traditional budgeting apps that organize by calendar months, BudgetPro works the way your money actually flows—by pay period.
Think of it as your financial co-pilot that answers the most important question: "How much can I safely spend today without running out of money before my next paycheck?"
Most bills don't care about calendar months. Your rent is due on the 1st, your car payment on the 15th, and your phone bill on the 23rd. By organizing your budget around when you actually get paid, BudgetPro shows you a realistic picture of your finances.
Who is BudgetPro For?
BudgetPro is designed for real people with real financial situations:
"I used to run out of money the week before payday. Some months I'd get paid twice, others three times, and my bills would hit at random times. BudgetPro finally showed me exactly how much I could spend each day and still cover all my bills."
"With weekly pay, I need to plan which paycheck covers which bill. BudgetPro helps me see if this Friday's check can cover next Tuesday's electric bill, or if I need to wait for the following week."
"My income is unpredictable, but my bills aren't. I use BudgetPro to see exactly when money is due versus when I expect to get paid, so I know if I need to chase an invoice or tighten my spending."
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with BudgetPro in five simple steps:
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Enter Your Current BalanceOpen Settings (gear icon ⚙️) and enter how much money you currently have in your account. This is your starting point.
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Set Your Pay PeriodIn Settings, choose how often you get paid: Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, or Monthly. Select the date your pay period starts. Learn more about pay periods →
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Add Your BillsClick "Add Bill" to enter your upcoming expenses. Include the name, amount, due date, and whether it recurs. Learn more about managing bills →
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Add Expected IncomeClick "Add Income" to enter your expected paychecks or other income for the pay period. Learn more about tracking income →
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Check Your Safe to SpendLook at the "Safe Daily Budget" card to see how much you can safely spend each day. Learn how this is calculated →
In Settings, set a "Minimum Balance Reserve" (like $500) to always keep a cushion in your account. BudgetPro will factor this into your safe-to-spend calculation so you never accidentally drain your account.
Key Concepts to Know
Before diving deeper, let's make sure we're speaking the same language. Here are the core ideas that make BudgetPro work:
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