Expense Tracker Using (SERN)

Abstract

Effective financial management is important for anyone looking to understand and control their spending and savings. This project introduces My Money, a web-based expense tracker that helps users monitor their income, expenses, and financial goals in real time. With an easy-to-use interface, transaction categorization, and spending trend visualization, My Money gives users practical insights into their finances. The system allows users to log transactions, view category breakdowns, and track their saving goals, encouraging better financial habits. Built with modern web technologies, My Money can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. With its mix of simplicity, flexibility, and analytical features, My Money is a useful tool for those wanting to enhance their financial health, cut unnecessary spending, and achieve long-term financial stability.

Introduction

Effective personal financial management is increasingly important due to fluctuating incomes, expenses, and financial goals. The web-based expense tracker MyMoney helps users manage finances by tracking income and expenses in real-time, categorizing transactions, visualizing spending patterns, setting financial goals, and offering AI-driven insights for savings and projections. It is accessible via any internet-connected device and supports individuals, freelancers, and businesses.

Technology Stack:

• Frontend: React.js for component-based, dynamic, and efficient UI development. Tailwind CSS provides responsive, clean styling.

• Programming Language: JavaScript handles dynamic content, data management, and UI updates.

• Backend: Node.js for scalable, event-driven execution; Express.js for handling HTTP requests and routing.

• Database: Supabase offers real-time PostgreSQL storage with performance monitoring.

• Hosting: Vercel ensures scalable, cloud-based deployment.

• Version Control: Git and GitHub manage source code, collaboration, and history.

• Package Management & Build Tools: NPM for dependencies; Vite/Webpack for code bundling and optimization.

• Authentication: Firebase Authentication or JWT secures user accounts and sessions.

• API: RESTful APIs enable structured front-end/back-end communication for CRUD operations.

Key Modules:

1. Landing Page: Introduces app, navigation, CTA buttons, and visuals.

2. Authentication: Login/register functionality with secure session management.

3. Dashboard: Displays budgets, income, expenses, category-wise breakdowns, and visual analytics for better financial decision-making.

References

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Prof. Priya Meshram, Mr. Sumit Bhurkondawar, Ms. Shraddha Sonwane, Mr. Siddhant Wase. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.