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Money

Separate goal savings from daily spending

Each goal's balance is visible.

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Done when

Each goal's balance is visible.

Each goal's balance is visible.

Who this is for

People saving for goals; a separate record may suffice without another account.

Why this matters

Money intended for goals is visible before spending.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose subaccounts or a separate ledger.
  2. Assign starting amounts without counting money twice.
  3. Update additions and withdrawals and reconcile with actual funds.

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Last reviewed: · Version 2