Core concepts
Transactions
Transactions are the foundational elements of Budgie, encapsulating all records of expenses, income, and credits received. Each transaction can be categorized and associated with a payee or payer, and you have the option to append a note for further context. For convenience, transactions can be set as recurring, meaning they will automatically be generated on a predetermined date, streamlining the tracking of regular financial activities.
How to create a transaction
To create a transaction in Budgie, follow these steps:
1Locate and click on the Actions
button in the top right corner. 2From the dropdown menu, select the Create a transaction
option.
How to edit a transaction
If you need to make changes to an existing transaction:
- Go to the
Transactions
page. - Click on the transaction you wish to edit to reveal a menu.
- Choose
Edit
from the dialog. - A form will appear where you can modify the transaction details.
How to delete a transaction
To remove a transaction from Budgie:
- Visit the
Transactions
page. - Select the transaction you want to delete to access the actions dialog.
- Click on
Delete Transaction
. - Confirm the deletion in the dialog that pops up.
What happens when I try to delete a recurring transaction?
Deleting a recurring transaction prompts a query on whether you want to remove all past and future transactions associated with it, or just the selected instance.