Track household expenses with ease
Log spending by category, add notes, filter and search in seconds—and export to CSV anytime. Works great on mobile for quick, on-the-go entries.
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Log expenses with category, notes and amount. Filter, search, and export.
Simple entry
Capture purchases in seconds with a lightweight form focused on what matters: category, amount, and an optional note. You can use consistent phrases in notes (like “fuel before school run”) to make future searches predictable. Entries are auto-timestamped, currency-friendly, and optimized for speed on both desktop and mobile. Whether you prefer quick single-line inputs or a few extra details for context, the flow stays frictionless, helping you log more consistently and build a habit you’ll actually keep.
Find anything fast
Powerful search and filters help you surface the exact transaction—by keyword, category, payment method, or date range. Use filters to review only recurring bills, isolate cash spend, or compare categories side-by-side. Month-to-date and category totals update instantly as you refine the view, so you can spot trends and outliers on the fly. The more you log, the better your dataset becomes—and the easier it is to identify silent drains and make changes that stick.
Own your data
Your household’s spending history is yours. Export a clean CSV at any time to back up, analyze in spreadsheets, or share selective ranges with an advisor. CSV keeps things portable and future-proof—no lock-in or proprietary formats. If you need to migrate later, your data goes with you. Pair this with Budgets and Goals (Pro) for a complete loop: track, review, adjust, then measure the impact month over month.
How it works
Get started in minutes and keep a clear picture of everyday spending.
Add expenses
Open the Home Expenses tab and log a purchase with amount, category, and an optional note. Keep categories concise—Groceries, Utilities, Transport, Childcare, Subscriptions, and a catch-all Other work well. Notes are perfect for quick context like store names or reasons for spikes. If you’re back-filling a few days, batch entry is quick and forgiving. The key is consistency: short, frequent entries beat giant cleanups that never happen.
Filter & search
Use search to find a transaction by keyword or filter by category and date range to zoom into a slice of spend. Want to compare weekends vs weekdays or find cash-only purchases? Add a payment-method tag and filter in one click. This helps surface silent drains—like recurring app fees—and separates true essentials from nice-to-haves. Your filtered totals update instantly, so you’ll see impact immediately.
Review totals
Keep an eye on month-to-date spend and category totals to understand pace. If groceries are running hot, you’ll know in time to adjust next week’s shop. Pair with Budgets (Pro) to set monthly limits per category and watch progress bars as the month unfolds. A simple review rhythm—five minutes every few days—keeps everything accurate without feeling like a chore.
Export anytime
Download a CSV whenever you like to analyze in Excel or Google Sheets. The export includes dates, categories, descriptions, amounts, and payment methods so you can build pivot tables or share a neat summary. CSV is intentionally simple and portable—ideal for backups, audits, or moving data between tools. It’s your household ledger, always within reach.
Do more with Home Finances
Home Expenses works hand-in-hand with budgets, savings goals and household analytics.
Real examples of household expenses
Common categories our users track every week:
Groceries
- Supermarket shop
- Local market
- Bulk items
Transport
- Fuel
- Public transport
- Parking
Utilities
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Internet
Childcare
- After-school club
- Babysitting
- Nursery
Subscriptions
- Streaming
- Cloud storage
- Software
Home & Garden
- DIY supplies
- Plants & soil
- Small tools
Who this works best for
Busy families
Track groceries, childcare, transport and subscriptions in minutes. Share visibility without sharing bank logins.
Solo households
Stay on top of utilities and recurring bills. See month-to-month trends and cut silent drains.
Side-hustlers
Keep personal and business spending separate but visible in one workspace (with permissions).
GoTaskhub vs spreadsheets
| Feature | GoTaskhub Home Expenses | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Fast entry on mobile | One-tap category, notes, receipts | Manual cells; easy to mis-tap |
| Built-in filters & search | Instant filters by category/date/keyword | Create filters every time |
| CSV export | One-click export anytime | Manual cleanup for columns |
| Budgets & goals (Pro) | Native budgets & savings goals | Formulas & maintenance required |
| Analytics | Automatic trends & breakdowns | DIY charts & pivots |
Pros & cons of tracking expenses in GoTaskhub
Pros
- Faster entry on mobile, with notes and filters
- Built-in budgets, goals and analytics (Pro)
- Export to CSV anytime (own your data)
Cons
- Manual logging if you don’t connect imports
- Advanced analytics require Pro
Security & privacy
Your household data stays yours. Export anytime to CSV for backups, or keep copies per month for peace of mind. Access is permissioned per workspace, so you can invite a partner with the right level of control—view-only or full edit. We follow least-privilege patterns in the app and make it easy to archive or delete entries. Notes and attachments are stored with your account, and you can remove them at any time. We believe in portability: there’s no lock-in and no surprises when you want to analyze your own data elsewhere.
Glossary
- Fixed expense
- Recurring, consistent amount (e.g., rent).
- Variable expense
- Changes month to month (e.g., groceries).
- CSV export
- A simple file format you can open in Excel/Sheets.
What users say
Rachel M.
London, UK
“We finally see where our money goes. The export + monthly roll-up is gold.”
Aaron D.
Dublin, IE
“Budgets finally stick. The category limits and progress bars stopped the overspending.”
Priya K.
Toronto, CA
“We actually finished our emergency fund—logging expenses + goals made it real.”
Frequently asked questions
What can I track with Home Expenses?
Day-to-day spending such as groceries, utilities, transport, childcare, subscriptions and more. Add notes, categorize items, and view totals by month.
Can I export my expenses?
Yes. You can export your data to CSV anytime for backups or to use in other tools.
Is Home Expenses included in the free plan?
Home Finances (including Home Expenses) is included in GoTaskhub Pro. You can start free and upgrade anytime.
Does it work on mobile?
Absolutely. The UI is responsive, so you can log spending and search from your phone.
Can I import a bank CSV file?
Yes. If your bank provides CSV statements, you can import them and map columns (date, description, amount, category). Review and adjust categories after import to keep reports tidy.
Can I share budgets and expenses with a partner or family member?
Yes. Invite them to your workspace with the appropriate permissions. You can grant view-only or edit access so you stay coordinated without oversharing outside the household.
Do you support multiple currencies?
You can record expenses in different currencies and note the currency per entry. For consistent analytics, pick a primary currency for summaries and use notes when conversion context matters.
How should I log cash vs card purchases?
Use the payment method field (e.g., Cash, Card, Direct Debit) so you can filter later. This helps you spot ATM withdrawals and separate them from card-based subscriptions or bills.
Can I handle recurring bills or subscriptions?
Yes. Tag recurring items with a consistent description (e.g., “Electricity – September”) and category. In Budgets, set monthly limits to keep recurring costs on track and review in Analytics.
What other formats can I export to?
CSV is the most portable format and opens in Excel or Google Sheets. From there, you can create PDFs or share filtered views as needed. We focus on making CSV clean and consistent.
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