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Personal Finance Tracker

Modern Financial Management Application

Next.js 16React 19TypeScriptTailwind CSS v4RechartsRadix UIshadcn/ui

Project Overview

A modern, feature-rich personal finance management application built with the latest web technologies. Track expenses, set budgets, manage savings goals, and gain insights into your financial health with interactive charts and comprehensive analytics.

This client-side application demonstrates advanced React patterns, modern UI/UX design principles, and responsive layouts. All data is stored locally in the browser, ensuring complete privacy while providing a full-featured financial management experience.

Application Screenshots

Desktop Experience

Personal Finance Tracker Desktop Dashboard

Dashboard with financial overview, income vs expenses chart, and spending breakdown

Personal Finance Tracker Budget Management

Budget management with category-wise tracking and progress indicators

Mobile Experience

Personal Finance Tracker Mobile Dashboard

Mobile dashboard with bottom navigation

Personal Finance Tracker Mobile Budgets

Mobile budget view with touch-optimized interface

Design Philosophy

  • Clean, modern interface with teal accent color and vibrant chart palette
  • Desktop sidebar navigation with mobile bottom tab navigation
  • Dark/light theme support with system preference detection
  • Inter & Manrope typography for optimal readability
  • Fully responsive design optimized for all screen sizes

Key Features

Dashboard

  • Customizable widget visibility and order
  • Summary stats with trend indicators
  • Income vs expenses area chart
  • Spending by category donut chart
  • Upcoming bills widget

Transactions

  • Full CRUD with search and filters
  • Tags and notes for categorization
  • Expense splitting across categories
  • Multiple account support
  • CSV import/export

Financial Planning

  • Category-based budget tracking
  • Savings goals with progress bars
  • 3/6/12 month financial forecasting
  • What-if calculator for scenarios
  • Net worth tracking with trends

Advanced Features

  • Recurring transactions management
  • Bill reminders with notifications
  • Comprehensive reports and analytics
  • Spending heatmap visualization
  • JSON backup and restore

Technical Architecture

Frontend Stack

Core Technologies

  • Next.js 16 App Router
  • React 19 with hooks and context
  • TypeScript 5 for type safety
  • Recharts for data visualization

UI & Styling

  • Tailwind CSS v4 with CSS variables
  • shadcn/ui component library
  • Radix UI primitives
  • Lucide React icons

Data Architecture

State Management

  • React Context for global state
  • localStorage for persistence
  • Optimistic UI updates
  • Type-safe data models

Features

  • Multi-currency support (USD, EUR, INR, AED)
  • Sample data for easy exploration
  • Browser notifications for reminders
  • Dark/light theme with next-themes

Application Pages

PageDescription
DashboardOverview with customizable widgets and quick actions
TransactionsFull transaction management with search and filters
AccountsMultiple account types (savings, checking, credit, cash)
BudgetsCategory-based budget tracking with progress bars
GoalsSavings goals with contribution tracking
RecurringAutomated recurring transactions management
Forecast3/6/12 month financial projections
CalculatorWhat-if scenarios and savings impact analysis
Net WorthAssets vs liabilities with trend visualization
ReportsComprehensive analytics with export options
SettingsProfile, currency, theme, and data management

Experience the Application