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Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up your BudgetRealm account and start tracking your finances.

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Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and a secure password. Your data is encrypted and stored securely in our database.

✓ Use a strong, unique password
✓ Verify your email address
✓ Choose your display name
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Add Your Accounts

Navigate to Accounts in the sidebar. Add each of your bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts with their current balances.

✓ Add checking and savings accounts first
✓ Use negative balances for credit cards owed
✓ Color-code accounts for easy identification
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Log Your First Transactions

Go to Transactions and start adding income and expenses. You can also import transactions from bank statements via Bank Upload.

✓ Start with this month's transactions
✓ Categorize each transaction accurately
✓ Mark recurring transactions for easy tracking
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Create Your First Budget

Go to Budget and click '+ New Budget'. Use the zero-based budgeting approach — give every dollar a job until income minus all line items equals zero.

✓ Start with a monthly budget
✓ Add income first, then expenses
✓ Include savings and debt payments
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Set a Savings Goal

Navigate to Goals and create your first goal. Whether it's an emergency fund or a vacation, setting a target keeps you motivated.

✓ Start with an emergency fund (3-6 months expenses)
✓ Set a realistic monthly contribution
✓ Use the progress bar to stay motivated
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Add Your Bills

Go to Bills & Subscriptions and add every recurring payment. Set due dates and BudgetRealm will help you stay on top of what's due.

✓ Include all monthly subscriptions
✓ Enable auto-pay tracking
✓ Mark bills as paid when you pay them
🎉 You're all set!Once you've completed these steps, check your Dashboard for a full overview of your finances.
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