Questions about Porridge Budget

Common questions about the app, the manual-first workflow, and core features.

Creator

I'm a software engineer with 5+ years of experience. This is a personal project I maintain alongside full-time work.

Philosophy

I was already tracking spending manually across multiple tools. I built this to consolidate that workflow without losing the clarity that comes from staying close to your data.

Automatic imports make it easy to stop paying attention. This app prioritizes manual entry so each expense gets a moment of review, keeping spending decisions visible.

Data

No. The app is built around manual entry and CSV imports, not live bank connections.

Yes. Data portability matters. You can export your data at any time.

Workflow

Manual entry is preferred, but CSV imports are supported for convenience. Either way, the goal is to stay close to the data.

Features

Transactions, spending reports, month comparisons, budgets, FIRE scenarios, salary history, and long-term progress.

Yes. Demo mode lets you explore the workflow before committing to a real account.

FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The calculator projects investment growth, compares scenarios, and estimates time to reach your independence number.

Yes. Reports include side-by-side month comparisons with summary cards, percentage changes, charts, and top-tag breakdowns.

Salary history, retirement contributions, and financial milestones in one workspace with charts and year-aware views.

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