Cash Flow & Forecasting
Understand where your money is going and project future balances.
Overview
Cash flow widgets give you a forward-looking view of your finances. By combining your current balances, income, recurring bills, and spending habits, TrendingBudget can project your daily balance into the future.
Dashboard Widgets
Daily Balance Forecast
Projects your balance per day over the next 30–90 days based on scheduled income and bills. Useful for spotting low-balance periods before they happen.
Income vs Expenses
A monthly bar chart comparing total income to total spending with a surplus or deficit trend line. Helps you see whether you're consistently earning more than you spend.
Net Cash Flow
Shows income minus expenses per month. Positive bars mean you saved money; negative bars mean you overspent. A quick way to spot good and bad months.
Days of Runway
Estimates how long your current balance will last based on your recent daily spending pace. A helpful at-a-glance metric for financial health.
How Forecasting Works
- Recurring income and bills are projected forward from their configured frequency and next-due date.
- Non-recurring spending is estimated using your average daily spend from the last 30 days.
- Forecasts update automatically each time you visit the dashboard.
- Adding or removing recurring items immediately affects the forecast.
Tips
- Keep your recurring bills and income up to date for the most accurate forecast.
- Check the forecast after large purchases to see the downstream impact.
- Use the Net Cash Flow widget alongside your budget to find months where you can save more.