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Do you regret spending too much money and later blame yourself for it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are in a time when technology is growing every single day and there is a solution for this problem as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What would you do if I tell you that you can actually put a stop to these miscellaneous expenses<\/a> and keep track on all of your transactions?<\/span><\/p>\n

Sounds useful right.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is what the Wallet app by Budget Bakers does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stick around to know the A to Z of the app and whether it is a good fit for you or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is <\/span> Wallet<\/span><\/a> ?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wallet by Budget Bakers is a budgeting software available on the android, iOS, and Windows platforms. You can simply download the mobile app or the web app to enjoy its services.<\/span><\/p>\n

It has a ton of features that you can use to manage your finances and get a grip on your expenses. You can easily make records of your expenses categorically in the app. It also lets you set your goals and the limits to your expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Features On The Mobile App<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wallet performs the best on its mobile app. Here are the exclusive features that you will come across after signing up for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Feature-Packed Dashboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The dashboard of the app literally gives you access to all the major features you will be using frequently. On the top, you can see the list of accounts and their balances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just below is the expense structure, giving you a summary of your spending habits. You can even analyze the recent transactions in the dashboard of the app itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make a manual entry, simply click on the \u201c+\u201d tab and enter all the details. They will immediately reflect in your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the top right corner, you can press the bell icon to see all the notifications received on the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Budgets & Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n

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As you slide left on the dashboard, you can access the Budgets and Goals section. Simply add them as per your needs and let them guide you throughout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From adding a goal for buying a new phone to limiting your budget to increase your bank balance, this section can act as a gem for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Statistics<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Wallet The statistics section of the app can really decode a lot of your spending behaviors. Divided into specific categories, you can easily have a look at the overall activities you did with your money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cBalance\u201d tab shows you the balance of all of your accounts. It also shows you the graph of your account\u2019s balance movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cOverlook\u201d feature is to predict whether your finances are going smooth or not. It even shows the upcoming bills and a forecast of your balance accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the name suggests, the \u201cCashFlow<\/a>\u201d section helps you determine the past activities of cash, i.e it clearly shows the inflow and the outflow of your cash within a specified time period.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can’t save any bits of your income because of your expenses, then this section can be your best friend. The \u201cspending\u201d tab gives a brief outline of your spending and presents a pie chart with your expenses. You can easily find out where did you spend the most money and where do you need to draw a line to maintain your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

With so many credit apps<\/a> and attractive loan features, people have started exploiting them and as they fail to pay their credit bills<\/a> on time, their credit score suffers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wallet helps you in this concern by providing a \u201cCredit\u201d tab. This section not only tells you your credit limit and your remaining balance but also shows the Debt Income Ratio and your Recurring Debt.<\/span><\/p>\n

After keeping a ledger and controlling your expenses, you can finally use the \u201cReports\u201d tab to see the entire records of your spending and incomes. This gives you a brief summary of the entire account in a time frame and compares it with the previous records.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Labels<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Now, this is a game-changer for wallet users. With the Label feature, you can easily put different labels to define your expenses. Whether it is for your business or your personal expenses, using labels can instantly brief you about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It also helps you in setting up alerts by using various appropriate Labels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to the \u201cLabels\u201d tab and click on the \u201c+\u201d tab to add a new label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then while making a new record, simply add the relevant labels to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you can change the appearance of your labels with a premium plan only.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Automatic Rules<\/span><\/h3>\n

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This feature helps you assign different categories to your new records automatically. Go to the \u201cAutomatic rules\u201d tab in the \u201cSettings\u201d section. Click on the \u201c+\u201d button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Name the new rule and select the keywords (It has to match the notes present in the transactions).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the record type and assign it to a category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a new label and auto-assign it to new records.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toggle on it to assign it to the new or the old transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Templates<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The Wallet app also lets you create different templates through which you can instantly make a manual entry. Simply click on the \u201c+\u201d tab, select the appropriate template and enter the amount. <\/span><\/p>\n

This helps in saving a lot of time as you don\u2019t have to enter the same details every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Other Useful Features<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Wallet app can also track your debts<\/a>, shopping lists, warranties, and loyalty cards. All you need to do is enter the details and it will give you timely reminders. You can simply toggle the home page and find out all of these features.<\/span><\/p>\n

You also get to know the currency rates of various countries with the app. The Location feature in the app is also a part of its USP, as it presents a heat map of your financial activities at specified places.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the \u201cWallet life\u201d to know insights on various financial topics and how you can be better at handling money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Features On The Web App<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are the key features of Wallet’s web app that makes it stand out among its other competitors<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Dashboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

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As you sign up for the Wallet web app, you will come across the Dashboard page. You can easily manage most of your budgeting needs on this page only.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As it is indicated in the image, you can watch the balance of your multiple accounts on the page. However, you will have to subscribe to its premium plan to keep a track of multiple accounts. The free version only allows a single account.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cRecord\u201d tab lets you make entries of your expenses and income in the desired account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And, finally, the rest of the tab contains a summary of your entire spending and earning behavior. It shows you the recent activities, current balance, trends indicated through a graph, and an expense structure presenting your behavior of spending on different categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Accounts<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Just beside the Dashboard tab, you will find this Accounts tab where you can add, edit, or just analyze your different accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can even click on these accounts and see the entire history of the transactions being done in them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Records<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The most important section of the app, the Record tab lets you keep the track of all the transactions done by you. You can manually enter them by clicking on \u201cAdd\u201d and it will instantly come up in the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are even filters through which you can specify your transaction that helps in maintaining a ledger even after a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Analytics<\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you can\u2019t recall where did you spend your money last week then this is the place where you can get your answers. All of the entries are under the Income & Expense Report. You can even set filters to see how much you spend on a particular category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you can see how much you spend on Food, taxis, partying, or even buying subscriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wallet app also lets you scan your reports for a month, quarter, or even a year. Simply toggle it from the above-highlighted tab.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Imports<\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you are not a tech-savvy person, who still likes to follow the old trends then you will love this feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cImports\u201d tab is meant to paste your Excel sheets if you maintain your ledgers there. Simply drag and drop the XLS or CSV file and let the magic happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Wallet Life<\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you want to know how people expertly manage their finances and how you can overcome your over-spending habits, then this is a very useful section for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It has numerous blogs where you can learn and implement the right practices or you can just use it to grab some knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros & Cons Of Wallet<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter how good or how bad you feel for this app, the following are the best and the worst part of Wallet on paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

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