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Budgeting your money isn’t fun, but it is necessary. To make the task a little easier, you can use a template that includes spots for your items and amounts with calculations built right in. If you’re a Notion user, there are several free Notion budget templates to get you started.
Note: some of these Notion templates have the same or similar names. Be sure to use the link in the corresponding section to obtain the correct template.
1. Simple Budget
If you’re just starting out on your own or are off to college, this Simple Budget template from Notion is ideal for keeping track of where your money needs to go. By placing your monthly budget amount at the top, you can clearly see how your total expenses compare, making it easier to adjust your spending.
![Simple Budget main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Simple-Budget-Notion-Main.jpg)
You can also view particular expenses, which is helpful to see if you’re spending too much in a certain month or category. Select “All expenses” at the top, then choose “Grouped by month” or “Grouped by category.”
![Simple Budget template Grouped By Category](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Simple-Budget-Notion-Grouped-By-Category.jpg)
To get the Notion template, open the sidebar on the left and pick “Templates.” Choose “Simple Budget” in the Life section on the subsequent screen, then click “Get template.”
![Simple Budget from Notion Get Template button](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Simple-Budget-Notion-Get-Template.jpg)
Your new Simple Budget will appear in the sidebar, ready for you to use.
2. Monthly Expenses
This Monthly Expenses template is perfect if you estimate your expense amounts ahead of time and want to track how much of those amounts you actually use. It also provides a simple way to mark off your bills, loans, and subscriptions as you pay them for terrific tracking.
![Monthly Expenses main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Monthly-Expenses-Main.jpg)
As you pay each amount, check the box to the left. If you only use a portion of the budgeted amount, enter that next to the item in the “Used” column.
![Monthly Expenses Used column](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Monthly-Expenses-Used.jpg)
You can filter the expenses by those you’ve paid and haven’t paid yet. Select the “Payed” drop-down list at the top and choose “Unchecked” or “Checked.”
![Monthly Expenses filtered by Unchecked](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Monthly-Expenses-Unchecked.jpg)
To get this template, access the Monthly Expenses template page. Choose your Notion workspace name and click “Duplicate template.” You’ll see the template in your workspace.
3. Personal Finance Tracker
If keeping track of various sources of income along with expenses is the type of budgeting tool you need, check out the Personal Finance Tracker template.
Use the Incomes table to list each income source, amount, and date, then do the same with the Expenses table.
![Personal Finance Tracker Income and Expenses sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Personal-Finance-Tracker-Income-Expenses.jpg)
Although you have a total for each table, it’s the summaries at the top that make this a handy template. You can see a snapshot of each month with money coming in, going out, and what’s remaining. There is also a nice yearly summary on the right side.
![Personal Finance Tracker summaries](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Personal-Finance-Tracker-Summaries.jpg)
To get this template, access the Personal Finance Tracker template page on Prototion. Select “Download,” “View Template,” and click “Duplicate” at the top. Sign in to your Notion account when prompted.
4. Balance Sheet
When your main focus is reaching a specific financial goal, this Balance Sheet template gives you an effective way to do so. Each time you open the budget, you’ll see your goal at the top, motivating you to reach it, but you also have those standard sections for your income and expenses.
Enter your goal and see how close you are with the progress bar.
![Balance Sheet Goals progress](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Balance-Sheet-Goals.jpg)
Your monthly balances will be displayed with red and green flags, percentages, and amounts.
![Balance Sheet summaries](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Balance-Sheet-Summaries.jpg)
Enter your income and expenses with items, dates, amounts, and types. Also include recurring expenses for items, like loans and subscriptions.
![Balance Sheet Income and Expenses sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Balance-Sheet-Income-Expenses.jpg)
To get this template, visit the Balance Sheet template page on GumRoad. Optionally, enter a donation amount, then supply your email address to check out. Select “Open” on the subsequent page, then “Duplicate” at the top.
5. Simple Finance Tracker
If you’ve never used a tool to manage your budget or are using a method that isn’t working well, check out this Simple Finance Tracker template. It’s great for households with various sources of income that are also trying to build up a nest egg with smart budgeting.
Add each item with the amount, type, date, and account, then view them by item or month. You’ll also see a convenient yearly overview on the right.
![Simple Finance Tracker Income and Expenses sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Simple-Finance-Tracker-Income-Expenses.jpg)
Use a calendar view for your monthly transactions and add recurring expenses and income at the bottom.
![Simple Finance Tracker Calendar and Recurring items sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Simple-Finance-Tracker-Calendar-Recurring.jpg)
To get this template, access the Simple Finance Tracker template page. Choose your Notion workspace name and click “Duplicate template.” You’ll see the template in your workspace.
6. Budget Manager
For a financial template that gives you a built-in calculator, take a look at Budget Manager. The template is perfect when you need to do some calculations before entering your amounts. Plus, it provides a clear view of the times you’re over, under, or on budget and lets you include savings goals.
Click the arrow to the left of “Calculator” in navigation to open it on the right side. Then, perform the necessary calculations for your income or expenses.
![Budget Manager calculator](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/05/Budget-Manager-Calculator.jpg)
Expand the Balance option below that for a nice picture of your starting amount, balance, and total earnings, along with spots to include savings goals and your total saved.
![Budget Manager Balance section expanded](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/05/Budget-Manager-Balance.jpg)
In the Budget section, enter the amounts you’re budgeting and the totals for the exact amounts. You will see bright indicators for Under, Over, and Budget for an easy way to see if you’re on target.
![Budget Manager Budget area](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/05/Budget-Manager-Budget.jpg)
In the Cashflow area, enter your various sources of income with dates.
![Budget Manager Cashflow area](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/05/Budget-Manager-Cashflow.jpg)
View those Cashflow transactions in the calendar on the main page.
![Budget Manager Calendar for cashflow transactions](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/05/Budget-Manager-Calendar.jpg)
To get this template, access the Budget Manager template page. Choose “Duplicate” on the top right and sign in to your Notion workspace.
7. 50/30/20 Budget Tracker
If you’re interested in trying a new budgeting method, check out the 50/30/20 Budget Tracker. With it, you budget 50 percent of your income for needs, 30 percent for wants, and 20 percent for savings or paying debt.
On the main page, there is a nifty Monthly Summary showing your statistics for the month.
![50 30 20 Budget Tracker main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/50-30-20-Budget-Tracker-Main.jpg)
Work your way through the Monthly Income and Monthly Expenses sections to add your items and amounts. You can also include a note next to each item.
![50 30 20 Budget Tracker Income and Expenses sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/50-30-20-Budget-Tracker-Income-Expenses.jpg)
The Monthly Expenses table lets you switch between Needs, Wants, and Savings with a simple click.
![50 30 20 Budget Tracker Expenses section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/50-30-20-Budget-Tracker-Expenses.jpg)
To get this template, visit the 50/30/20 Budget Tracker template page on GumRoad. Optionally, enter a donation amount, then supply your email address to check out. Select “Open” on the subsequent page, then “Duplicate” at the top.
8. Finance Tracker (With Investments)
Maybe you want to work investments into your budget plan. With this Finance Tracker template, you can do that. You get a great view of expenses, investments, and goals on the main page of the template. Use the navigation at the top to enter the details.
![Finance Tracker main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Bahety-Main.jpg)
In the Income Rule area, divide your amounts by Needs, Wants, and Investments. This is like the 50/30/20 method of budgeting.
![Finance Tracker Income Rule section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Bahety-Income-Rule.jpg)
In the Investment Tracker, include your entities, amounts, investment types, and dates.
![Finance Tracker Investment Tracker section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Bahety-Investment-Tracker.jpg)
In the Goals section, add your items with the amounts saved and needed, along with where you’re keeping those funds and the percentage completed so far.
![Finance Tracker Goals section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Bahety-Goals.jpg)
In the Budget area, add all of your expenses and categorize them with the amounts, type of spending, and any comments.
![Finance Tracker Budget area](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Bahety-Budget.jpg)
To obtain this template, access the Finance Tracker template page. Choose your Notion workspace name and click “Duplicate template.” You’ll see the template in your workspace.
9. Finance & Budgeting Template
Do you want to track of all your accounts and their balances, along with your income and expenses? The Finance & Budgeting template is an easy-to-use tool that lets you designate the account you use for each income received and expense paid.
![Finance and Budgeting main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Budgeting-Main.jpg)
Use the Expense Record and Income Record to add all items, accounts, categories, dates, and amounts.
![Finance Budgeting Expenses and Income sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Budgeting-Expenses-Income.jpg)
Use the drop-down arrows in the Quick Peek section for an easy view of your overall finances.
![Finance and Budgeting Quick Peek](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Budgeting-Quick-Peek.jpg)
You’ll also see an area for Notes and Recurring Payments that allows you to get a quick view.
![Finance and Budgeting Notes and Recurring items sections](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Budgeting-Notes-Recurring.jpg)
As a bonus, this template has a Wishlist to add items you would like to purchase along with their priority.
![Finance and Budgeting Wishlist section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Budgeting-Wishlist.jpg)
To get this template, access the Finance & Budgeting Template page on Prototion. Select “Download,” “View Template,” and click “Duplicate” at the top. Sign in to your Notion account when prompted.
10. Finance Tracker (With Goals)
Maybe quick snapshots of your budget work best for you. The Finance Tracker template displays your balance, income, and expense amounts with tidy cards on the main page. This makes it simple to do a quick check of your budget without delving into the details.
![Finance Tracker main page](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Krishna-Main.jpg)
Each section includes the basics you’d expect, with items, amounts, dates, and accounts.
![Finance Tracker Income section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Krishna-Income.jpg)
The Goal area gives you a handy spot for those wishlist items. Include a target amount and see how far you are from reaching each goal for a great way to stay on track.
![Finance Tracker Goals section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Krishna-Goals.jpg)
You’ll also see a monthly summary section for jumping to a particular month with a click.
![Finance Tracker Monthly Summary section](https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/uploads/2023/04/Finance-Tracker-Krishna-Monthly-Summary.jpg)
To get this template, access the Finance Tracker template page. Choose your Notion workspace name and click “Duplicate template.” You’ll see the template in your workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Notion templates?
Along with the sources listed above, such as Notion’s own Template Gallery and Prototion, you can visit other sites like Notion Everything, Gridfiti, and Notion Wizard for more great templates.
What other applications offer budget templates?
You can use Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, too, for easy budgeting. Take a look at our list of budget templates for Sheets and free budget templates for Excel.
Image credit: Pixabay. All screenshots by Sandy Writtenhouse.
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