Set Budget Goals in Quicken – Plan Your Spending the Smart Way

Budget goals in Quicken help you plan how much money you want to spend or save each month. You can set a limit for each category, like groceries or rent, so you don’t overspend. 

Open Quicken > Go to the “Planning” tab > Click on “Budgets” > Choose “Create a new budget” > Pick the categories you want > Set your monthly spending goals. 

Yes, you can change your budget anytime. Just go to the budget screen, click on the category, and edit the amount you want to spend or save. 

Yes. Quicken uses color indicators. If you go over your limit, it turns red, so you can easily see where you’re spending more than planned. 

Budget goals help you stay in control of your money. They make it easier to save for future plans and avoid wasting money. 

Yes. Quicken lets you track both income and expenses side-by-side with your budget, so you always know where your money is going. 

Yes, if you turn on alerts, Quicken will notify you when you're close to or over your budget. 

No, you can set and use your budget even without the internet. But syncing bank data may need a connection.