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Budget Spreadsheet Template

Zero-based monthly budget spreadsheet. Works in Excel, Sheets, or LibreOffice.

The most durable budget tool is a spreadsheet. You already know how to export it.

How this works

Pre-built categories, sinking funds, debt snowball tab, and annual summary. No app login required; duplicate each year and own the file forever.

Good fit if

DIY budgeters People burned by app shutdowns

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Best for

  • Spreadsheet lovers
  • Offline budgeting
  • Custom categories

Can replace

YNAB, EveryDollar Plus, Budget app subscriptions

Caveats

  • Manual entry unless you build bank import yourself.
  • Anyone who won't touch spreadsheets

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