Monthly Budget Calculator Usage Manual

 Introduction
The Monthly Budget Calculator is a tool designed to help you manage your monthly finances by calculating your income, expenses, and savings. This manual provides instructions on how to use the calculator effectively.

 Getting Started

1. Accessing the Calculator: Open the Monthly Budget Calculator.

2. Understanding the Interface: The calculator interface consists of input fields for entering your monthly income, housing expense, transportation expense, personal expense, and savings. Additionally, there are percentage breakdowns of each expense category relative to your total income.

 Entering Data

1. Monthly Income: Enter your total monthly income in the “Monthly Income” input field. Only numerical values are accepted, and you can use commas for thousands separation. The maximum length allowed is 12 digits.

2. Expenses: Enter your expenses for housing, transportation, personal expenses, and savings in their respective input fields. Similar to the monthly income, only numerical values are accepted with commas for thousands separation, and the maximum length allowed is 12 digits.

3. Calculating: As you enter your data, the calculator automatically updates the percentage breakdowns of each expense category relative to your total income, and it calculates the remaining amount available for savings or other purposes.

 Reviewing Results

1. Expense Percentages: The calculated percentages next to each expense category represent the portion of your total income allocated to that particular expense.

2. Remaining Amount: The “Remaining” amount indicates the amount of money left after subtracting all expenses from your total income.

 Clearing Inputs
To clear all input fields and reset the calculator to its default state, click the “Clear” button located at the bottom of the calculator interface.

 Important Notes

– Ensure all input values are accurate and reflective of your actual monthly income and expenses.
– If your total expenses exceed your total income, the calculator will display a warning message alerting you to this discrepancy.

 Conclusion

The Monthly Budget Calculator is a valuable tool for managing your monthly finances effectively. By accurately inputting your income and expenses, you can gain insights into your spending habits and make informed financial decisions.