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Spreadsheet help
first78
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Can anyone recommend a good spreadsheet template so I can manage the household finances please? I have tried setting one up using Google Sheets but it really isn't fit for purpose and is confusing me more than it's helping me! I don't have Excel but do have Open Office.
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I just keep it simple:
Left columns down = what it isTop columns across = monthsFill in the blanks across and down with the figures and get it to auto calculateMortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
Depends exactly what you mean by "manage the household finances" but there's a budget planner spreadsheet template in with all the guidance at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/budget-planning/ if you don't want to go down the route of using money management apps that integrate with accounts, etc.first78 said:Can anyone recommend a good spreadsheet template so I can manage the household finances please? I have tried setting one up using Google Sheets but it really isn't fit for purpose and is confusing me more than it's helping me! I don't have Excel but do have Open Office.1
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