How to Setup a Budget Tracking Tool | Google Sheets Tutorial & FREE Spreadsheet Download

Do you need help setting up a budget, or are you unhappy with your current budgeting method? We moved all our budgeting from our homegrown spreadsheets over to this excellent Budget Tracking Tool. It is available in Excel and Google Sheets formats. It's free, easy to use and offers great visuals right out of the box!
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[@artisticsharon1216]

This is the BEST tutorial I've ever seen. Your pace and level of instruction is so easy to follow - Thank You!!!!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much, Sharon! I hope you get to try out the budgeting tool. 😃

[@VaraVannerSimpleLiving]

Great video Wendy! I use to budget with just a notebook lol now I use free checkbooks that I budget everything months in advance for. So sweet sharing this. Big like my dear friend.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you Vara! I saw your mom video and tag but haven’t gotten a chance to comment yet. 😅. Thanks for all your support. I hope you have a great weekend!!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I wasn't familiar with Google sheets so thanks for sharing this. And you did such a great job explaining everything so thoroughly! I will be checking it out, thanks Wendy!! Have a great upcoming weekend!!😃

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I’m a data nerd so love spreadsheets actually 🤣 I hope you get to try sheets, Alicia! I use it for many inventory type things just to keep my brain in order. I hope you have a great weekend too Alicia!

[@scmommy4539]

This looks amazing! Your instructions are perfectly given. I'm not always great w/anything "tech" related. Together w/my husband I think this can be so helpful! We will check out the website as well. Thanks to you both!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome! The author of the tool is very responsive so if you run in to any issues, is on board to help. I can also offer assistance if you have any issues 😃

[@scmommy4539]

You are so generous-thank you so much! Great info about the author as well. Hugs!

[@SimplyMeTay]

I’ve never heard of this tool, but I’m excited to try it out! I prefer Google to Microsoft as well. Super informative, I’m definitely going to rewatch while I have my chase account up!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hey fellow Chase user! That’s great I hope you do get to try it. The set up takes some time but after that it’s just daily logging and catch up. Thanks for watching, Tay! 😃

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

This looks really great. I love the pie chart

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Me too I like all the visuals that it has to offer, Money Mom! 💕. I hope you have a great weekend 😃

[@kimmaried.7313]

You are always so helpful in your videos ! They are so informative and well done. I appreciate you so much ❣️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Kimmarie❣️ I appreciate you so much too! I hope you have a wonderful weekend❣️🤗

[@austinsmith2756]

I finally d/l spreadsheets to do calculations on the go! I see this being a valuable tool to use when I do eventually share finances with my future truest or being able to show others why I'm in the financial position I'm in to invest. Such a great video

[@eileenlester3313]

Great info! I just set up Dave Ramsey's Every Dollar. Have to wait until the last Wednesday of the month when I get my disability deposit to actually start a budget. It's never too late!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I’ve heard good things about Every Dollar, Eileen! I like to “own” my data so to speak so prefer these types of budgeting tools. It’s all a matter of preference and you’re right it’s never too late!! 🤗

[@CluelessMamaD]

Yay I’ve missed your vids! The move and the summer has kept me busy. This does look real easy. I need something like this.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Drea I figured you were busy! Congrats again on your home. Loved seeing the tour and look forward to seeing how you decorate with thrift store finds 🙌

[@susanstewart5194]

I have not heard of this but am going to check it out! Thanks for the awesome free info Wendy💛

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hope you get to Susan! Free is a great price and it’s in my opinion better than quite a few I’ve seen offered for sale.

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

Nice! 👍I use my budget tracker almost daily.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I’m glad I’m not the only daily tracker 😃🙌

[@SeanLei]

Very well organized! Personally keeping spreadsheets never worked for me so I decided to automate save first

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I’m so glad you found what works for you! I hear you on auto saving. We do the same just keep track of everything manually and it helps us. It’s the end result that matters right? 💰😃

[@hareshhemvani4781]

Thanks a million Great Video and great free tool that you have provided. I am oblidged 🙏

[@jsmooth1126]

Thank you sooooooo much. This video was very helpful and easy to follow.

[@sprinkledrainbow7251]

I never knew this! I'm so glad you made this video. I'll be using this tool. Thank you ❤

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That's awesome, Nancy! I hope you like it as much as we do. I wanted to spread the word about it as soon as I found it. Some people charge for tools that are not as good as this one in my opinion.

[@sprinkledrainbow7251]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist so glad you shared it. I started using it that night. It's also fun to use. Yes, there's a ton of tools that charge and are not as good.

[@savelikeaprowithleah5157]

Super informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thanks for watching, Leah 😃

[@shellyk5423]

Thanks, I’m going to check this tool out.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That’s awesome to hear, Shelly! I hope you like it 😃

[@susanvelez6534]

Oh THANK YOU I needed this!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

How timely! You’re very welcome Susan! 😃

[@NoDebtButLove]

I fidnt know about this budgeting tool. Thanks!😃

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome, Drew! I think it’s a great budgeting tool 😃

[@QuesttoFIRE]

Love google sheets!👏🏻💪🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes to google sheets! 😂🙌

[@SophieKristiansen]

This is such a great tutorial, thank you!

[@varunsitapara7801]

Thank you so much for this video....love from india. ☺

[@milzamsz]

wowowowowo this is beast, this very educative, THX !

[@abbottgirl82]

I just stumbled across your video this week and loved it. Any way to incorporate credit cards and transfers between accounts?

[@chillinretreat5124]

so cool ..thanks for sharing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm glad you liked it, Jane. Thank you for watching!

[@cherrytung]

I also use google sheets to track my expenses, in the form of credit cards for my categories. I have the free downloads in my videos 💖

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Nice Cherry! Google sheets rocks. 🙌

[@georgiebass7410]

This looks like such a great tool but is there a way of changing the spreadsheet so that it accepts Australian date formatting ie dd/mm/yyyy ?

[@mimi31268]

🏦 🏡 Thank you for your excellent videos 💜 🦄

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you N B for your kind words and support! 💕 I hope you have a great weekend ahead 😃

[@karennesbitt9655]

Dave Ramsey also recommends a free budget called Everydollar.com. It is awesome.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I've heard good things about that one, Karen! :)

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Baron Bass I checked the website and yes the author has these directions: “For changing the date format, this is a little trickier but should be doable as well. Try adjusting the date columns on the “Expenses” and “Income” tabs. This should work: format >> number >> more formats >> custom format. Then change “mm-dd-yyyy” to “dd-mm-yyyy”. After this, you should be able to input dates in your preferred formats. I spent some time thinking about how to make the formats toggle-able, but it is quite tough!” I hope this helps!

[@rehaanrizwick]

i don't understand why people use these tools when you can easily track all of this on your bank/credit card statement