What exactly is this money tracker?

It's an online google sheet that contains tabs and tables to help you track, plan and analyze your spending.

How is this tracker created?

I have been tracking all my expenses using a google sheet since three years now and based on the different things that I felt were necessary for an online tracker, I have created a generalized sheet that can help anyone to start noting down their spending.

How to use this tracker?

I would like to admit that this method definitely needs some work from your end, as it involves writing down expenses as and when they occur. I manage this by clicking on “My Drive” immediately after any transaction and then I add a one-word description of that expense along with the amount I have spent. And during times when I’m not able to access my google drive, I try to take note of the expense and the amount in my note-taking app and then transfer those to my tracker during the weekend. In short, it might take some time to get accustomed to this tracker, but eventually, it will turn into a habit.

Why use a money tracker?

As 2022 is coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to start preparing for your next year’s financial journey and this could be a great opportunity for you to start 2023 on a good note. Tracking your expenses in this sheet will help you analyze your spending and make you more disciplined. Also at the end of 2023, you will be able to introspect and learn about your money habits through all the data collected throughout the year.

About the freebie

This free google sheet tracker contains a “How to use” tab, which you can refer to when starting out. It does not require you to be an expert in using google sheets but yes having some information would definitely help you to explore this tracker well. But again it's pretty easy to use for anyone, follow the “How to use” tab and you’ll be good to go. Also to make things simpler, I have created a pdf file with one example of filling this tracker, so check that out too for better understanding. But if you have any issues or doubts while exploring, leave a comment or email me and I would love to help you out. This tracker also includes a report tab along with the main tracker sheet which will help you to analyze your expenses easily.

To get started - click here Also make sure to add your email id in the comment box, so that you can receive any corrections or updates with the sheet.

Then Click on My File (top left corner) and select Make a copy. This will create a copy in your personal google drive and then you can start using it.

Feel free to send any suggestions or questions after using this tracker in the comment box below or send an email at contact@rochearound.com

Also if you need more information on how to start saving and managing your finances you can check out this post.

Happy holidays!