Simple Expense Tracker (Google Sheets & Excel Template)
 
This Simple Expense Tracker is for anyone who wants to understand where their money goes — without complicated budgets, multiple tabs, or tracking every income transaction.
 
Whether you track your spending weekly, biweekly, monthly, or by paycheck, you just set your total budget for the month (or week, or paycheck) and record your expenses as they happen.
The dashboard automatically shows how much you’ve spent, what’s left, and where your money is going.
 
This one-tab budget spreadsheet is designed for clarity, efficiency, and ease. It helps you manage your money without complicated formulas or extra tabs.
 
Why You'll Love it
 
✅ Simple, One-Budget System
No need to assign separate budgets to each category. Set one total budget for the period, and track your expenses against it.
 
✅ Expense-Only Tracking
Focus on what really matters — your spending. No income logging or complex balancing required.
 
✅ Quick Setup
Enter your accounts and spending categories once, then simply select them from dropdowns for every transaction. Intuitive, quick, and beginner-friendly.
 
✅ Instant Overview
At a glance, see your total spent, remaining budget, and spending breakdowns by category or account.
 
✅ Visual Insights
Automatic pie charts and summaries make it easy to see where your money is going.
 
✅ Flexible Timeframes
Use it to track weekly, biweekly, monthly, or by paycheck — whatever fits your lifestyle best.
 
✅ Smarter Spending
Use it as a money tracker, budget tracker, or expenses tracker to make informed financial decisions and stay on top of your goals.
 
✅ One Easy Tab
Keep everything in one place. When the budget period ends, just duplicate the sheet and start fresh.
 
✅ Google Sheets & Excel Compatible
Works seamlessly across devices and platforms.
 
Perfect For
 
☑️ Anyone who wants a minimalist expense tracker, not a complicated budget planner.
☑️ People who prefer to focus on awareness and habits over strict limits.
☑️ Beginners who want something intuitive, visual, and easy to maintain.
 
Transform how you see your money. With this simple budget tool, you’ll gain clarity, reduce stress, and feel motivated to make every dollar count.