Documentation

Learn how to use Hierarchy Budget to understand what your spending reveals about which human needs are calling for resources.

Philosophy

The psychological foundation behind budgeting with Maslow's hierarchy of human needs.

  • Maslow's Theory
  • Partial Satisfaction
  • Why This Matters

Getting Started

Create your first budget and start mapping your spending to human needs.

  • Quick Start
  • The Five Levels
  • Reading Your Hierarchy

Interpretation Guide

What your budget patterns reveal about your financial psychology and priorities.

  • Pattern Analysis
  • Common Scenarios
  • Next Steps

Cash Flow

Compare your budgeted forecast against actual spending across time periods.

  • Forecast vs Actual
  • Variance Analysis
  • Drilldown Details

Accounts & Transactions

Track accounts, manage transactions, categorize spending, and reconcile.

  • Transaction Register
  • Bulk Categorization
  • Reconciliation

Import Data

Import transactions from CSV or Excel with automatic Maslow categorization.

  • CSV/Excel Import
  • Category Mapping
  • Actual Budget Support

Debt Calculator

Calculate and compare debt payoff strategies to become debt-free faster.

  • Snowball vs Avalanche
  • Payment Schedules
  • Interest Savings

Lifetime Planning

Project your budget 1-60 years forward to see your financial trajectory.

  • Configure Assumptions
  • Add Life Events
  • View Milestones

Example Budgets

Explore example families across different income levels.

  • Multiple Income Levels
  • Interactive Examples
  • Real Budget Data