Start with the common ones
Groceries, housing, health, travel, education and entertainment cover most household spending. Each category has an icon and a colour, so it is easy to spot in the list.
Make them your own
Rename a category, change its colour, or add a new one for something specific, such as school fees or a hobby. Categories are used by the analysis page, so a good set of categories gives you better answers.
- Common categories ready to use
- Custom names, colours and icons
- Used in every expense and analysis
- Keep the list short for clearer totals
Questions people ask
Can I delete a category?
Yes. Its expenses then show as Uncategorised, so you can move them to another category.
How many categories should I have?
Around 8 to 12 is a good range for most households. Too many makes totals hard to read.
Can each family member have categories?
Categories are shared across the budget. Use names that make sense for everyone in the household.