Personal Finance
ADHD-Friendly Budget Tracker
Log spending as it happens on one simple page and always know your balance — no complex categories to set up first.
- Delivery
- Instant download
- Purchase
- One-time payment
- Format
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Updated
- September 2026
What this spreadsheet does
Most budget spreadsheets require setting up categories and formulas before they're useful, which is exactly the kind of upfront friction that makes budgeting hard to start.
What you can do with it
- Start budgeting in under a minute, no setup
- See your balance update as you log each transaction
What's included
Sheet tabs
- Instructions
- Budget Tracker
Features
- One page, dark mode, minimal visual noise
- Running balance calculates automatically
- No categories or setup required to start
How it works
- 1Open the file and read the Instructions tab once.
- 2Work directly in the tabs listed above — blue cells are yours to edit, black cells calculate automatically.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants a low-friction, one-page budget without complex setup.
These spreadsheets are planning tools. They do not replace professional financial or tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What formats does this come in?
Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel 2016+. Open the Google Sheets link and use File > Make a copy, or download and open directly in Excel.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. One payment, yours to keep and reuse.
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