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# How do I add a budget?

1. From the home page, click on **Add a budget**
2. Select a name for the budget, you can use anything you like!
3. Choose the duration- do you want to monitor this amount per week, per month
or per year?
4. Select the category or merchant that you want this budget to be in charge of
5. Enter the maximum amount you want to spend for this budget
6. Click confirm and you can start monitoring how much you’ve spent.
7. We’ll notify you when you get close to the budget or exceed it!