Safe-to-Spend Budgeting Tool
Built an interactive calculator and responsive dashboard that turns financial inputs into a live safe-to-spend result.
2026
Why I built this
I kept wondering how much money I could actually spend after setting aside money for bills, taxes, and savings. I wanted one simple answer instead of doing the math over and over.
Tools I used
React · TypeScript · Git · GitHub · Vercel
What I did
- Built a calculator that uses total balance, taxes, bills, expenses, and savings goals to show how much is left to spend.
- Connected the calculator and dashboard so changing a number updates both views at the same time.
- Tested unusual situations, including when expenses are higher than the available balance.
What this shows
I can turn a money question into a simple tool that gives someone a clear answer they can use.
Financial inputs → one safe-to-spend result
What's actually left once everything owed is set aside.
Illustrative values, not connected to real banking.
$2,060
Based on current inputs
$2,140
Taxes, bills, expenses, savings and other expenses
$300 / mo
Deducted from safe to spend
What I learned
I learned that getting the calculation right is only part of building a financial tool. The answer also has to be easy to understand.
What I will do next
I will add saved history, recurring bills, changing income, and monthly spending guidance so the tool becomes something people can return to over time.