Ok, so I’ve tried a few open source apps for tracking money and they’re either too complicated, a hassle to setup or don’t use mysql/mariadb so would require setting up PostgreSQL 😖

I’m currently using forecast for the iPad which is great but I’m trying to wean myself off Apple giving they’re going to shit too and find all the docker versions I’ve got working are too complicated /faff to use and seem to focus on what you’ve already spent.

So anyone have suggestions for: Simple docker setup Mysql if it won’t do flat file 3 month future forecasting based on recurring transaction

I don’t care what I’ve spent, I want to know, based on the recurring transaction, what my balance is over the next 3 months, so I know if i have spare money to spend/save.

Seems a lot of budgeting apps miss that somehow. 🤨

  • Variants of Concern@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I tried a few and ended up just going back to a spreadsheet since I can make it do exactly what I’m thinking instead of trying to figure out how an app is supposed to work and then see if i can make that fit into my thought process.

    I just have my reoccurring bills then split them up by paycheck plus add in a few things like gas and I can pretty much plan my whole year and see what’s expected to be left of each check and then decide how to divide that up approximately