Need budget template, don't have Excel

I want to make up a budget but don't have Excel. Where or what Can I use for making up a budget? (besides pencil and paper :tongue:)

Use "WORD" as alternative. While that system won't allow adding/subtracting, you can always use your calculator/adding machine to accomplish those tasks.

Use "WORD" as alternative. While that system won't allow adding/subtracting, you can always use your calculator/adding machine to accomplish those tasks.

So I just create something in word? I would prefer for it to add/subtract for me.

So I just create something in word? I would prefer for it to add/subtract for me.

Do you have "Microsoft Works"?
Most pc's come with this free program it has a spreadsheet and budget templates you can customize to you're taste.
Look for it in you're program files or use your search on the hard drive to find it for you.
I have not used it yet but did look at some of the templates it looks like something that you may just be looking for.
Hope this helps.

You could also use Open Office, which is a free open sourced office suite including a spreadsheet, word processor, presentation, and even a database program if you like.

Also, you can use Google Documents. This has the advantage of making your spreadsheet available from wherever you can access the internet.

If all you want is a budget then take a look at my thread http://www.bkforum.com/showthread.php?t=33190

It has 3 FREE!!! online sites that will create a budget for you. These will graph and track all your spending and you can link them to your bank and credit card accounts so that it does it automatically. Some will also let you set goals so that you can plan to buy a big ticket item or vacation.

They look great except for me I want to be able to see future daily running balance based off of what I know my monthly reoccuring bills are. Currently I am doing that part by a very simple excel sheets that already has all of my reoccuring bills and reoccurring deposits. I then just manually add any debit card transations. This allows me to at any time see how much money I will have tomorrow or next week or next month based off of my bills I know I already have to pay.

I'll second the Open Office option - it's free and works just great!!
http://www.openoffice.org/ <-- for download

No MW's. I will check out the others posted. Thanks much!

I'll second the Open Office option - it's free and works just great!!
http://www.openoffice.org/ <-- for download

It won't let me download I get an error. Maybe i'm better off with paper and pencil. I don't want anything online. I don't want personal info/accounts on it.

What kind of error are you getting? If your computer isn't properly updated with the latest version of Java, it might give you problems.

i use www.budgettracker.com...it is a great free tool and you dont have to put any personal information in there and no account numbers. I've been using it since December 08' and have been very happy with it. I hope this helps...good luck, it really makes a difference!

i use www.budgettracker.com...it is a great free tool and you dont have to put any personal information in there and no account numbers. I've been using it since December 08' and have been very happy with it. I hope this helps...good luck, it really makes a difference!

You might want to fix the link on that. the ...it is making it invalid.

google documents has spreadsheets free to use

What kind of error are you getting? If your computer isn't properly updated with the latest version of Java, it might give you problems.

That could be it. Pogo keeps telling me i need to update.
But i don't think I have Java at all. I had it for a website i had but always had trouble with my computer so i took it off.

google documents has spreadsheets free to use

I tried that but couldn't get what i wanted. Don't remember have to try again. Don't i need something to open them?

OOH I got a spreadsheet to pull up. LOL Off to try it out!

That could be it. Pogo keeps telling me i need to update.
But i don't think I have Java at all. I had it for a website i had but always had trouble with my computer so i took it off.

That might be your problem right there. I love Open Office and swear by it, since I can change how I save my documents between Microsoft's programs and Open Office.

When you get a chance, reinstall Java. Besides, how can you play all the fun games on Pogo without it! :)

You could also use Open Office. Also, you can use Google Documents. This has the advantage of making your spreadsheet available from wherever you can access the internet.

100% agree to both, FYI google docs are password protected just like your email. best not to include account numbers in any kind of document - internet or otherwise. keep those separate or truncate the account #s to the last 4 digits.

i use www.budgettracker.com is a great free tool and you dont have to put any personal information in there and no account numbers.

good info!

But i don't think I have Java at all. I had it for a website i had but always had trouble with my computer so i took it off.

bingo that's the problem.

That might be your problem right there. I love Open Office and swear by it, since I can change how I save my documents between Microsoft's programs and Open Office.

When you get a chance, reinstall Java. Besides, how can you play all the fun games on Pogo without it! :)

I can still play pogo with out it.