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Introduction

Arthalekha (Sanskrit: अर्थलेखा, meaning "wealth record") is a comprehensive expense management application designed for families and groups to collaboratively track their finances.

What is Arthalekha?​

Arthalekha provides a complete financial tracking system that helps you:

  • Track multiple accounts - Bank accounts, wallets, credit cards, investments, and more
  • Record transactions - Log incomes, expenses, and transfers between accounts
  • Monitor balances - Real-time balance tracking with historical records
  • Plan ahead - Project future balances based on recurring transactions
  • Categorize with tags - Flexible tagging system for organizing and analyzing spending
  • Collaborate - Track spending by household or group members

Key Features​

Multi-Account Management​

Create and manage different types of accounts including savings accounts, credit cards, digital wallets, investment accounts, and cash.

Transaction Tracking​

Record every financial movement:

  • Incomes - Money received into an account
  • Expenses - Money spent from an account
  • Transfers - Money moved between your accounts

Recurring Transactions​

Set up recurring incomes (like salaries), expenses (like subscriptions), and transfers to automate tracking and enable accurate future projections.

Balance Projections​

See projected account balances up to 12+ months in the future, helping you plan for upcoming expenses and financial goals.

Family/Group Tracking​

Associate transactions with specific people in your household or group to understand individual spending patterns. Use Family Mode to view consolidated financial data from all family members in a read-only format, perfect for monthly reviews and household financial planning.

Flexible Categorization​

Use tags to categorize transactions however makes sense for you - by category, project, or any other criteria.

Quick Start​

  1. Initialize the application - Set up your user account during first-time setup
  2. Create your accounts - Add your bank accounts, wallets, and other financial accounts
  3. Set initial balances - Enter the starting balance for each account
  4. Start recording - Log your daily incomes and expenses
  5. Add recurring items - Set up recurring transactions for regular incomes and bills
  6. Analyze and plan - Use the dashboard and projections to understand your finances

Who is Arthalekha for?​

Arthalekha is ideal for:

  • Families wanting to track household expenses together
  • Individuals managing multiple accounts and financial goals
  • Small groups sharing expenses or managing joint finances
  • Anyone who wants a clear picture of where their money goes

Next Steps​