MyTruv lets you compare your spending across different time periods to understand how your habits are changing.
How to compare periods
You can compare your current spending to previous periods:
- This month vs. last month - See how your current month’s spending stacks up
- Month-over-month trends - View spending changes across multiple months
- Category comparisons - Compare specific category spending between periods
What comparisons tell you
- Spending increases - Categories or totals that have gone up compared to the previous period
- Spending decreases - Areas where you’ve spent less
- Consistent spending - Categories that remain stable month to month
Using comparisons effectively
- Look for unexpected increases that might indicate new subscriptions or lifestyle changes
- Celebrate decreases in categories where you’ve been trying to cut back
- Use consistent categories as a baseline for budgeting
Comparing your spending month-over-month is one of the most effective ways to stay on top of your finances without setting a formal budget.
