UnkleBill

Handling your finances might not be a requirement, but it’s sure to help you get a better idea of how funds come and go. Moreover, using a computer for this activity is a plus, especially since there are various third-party applications, and UnkleBill is a suitable example, while its intuitive design makes it accessible to users of all levels of experience.

On advantage in particular is portability, thus making it possible to turn this application into your personal finance manager, which you can use directly from a thumb drive even on other computers. There are no traces left in registry entries, but you do need to be sure that the target PC is fitted with Java Runtime Environment.

You start off by creating an account, which requires a name, user, and password, just to make sure that only you have access to budget management. These values can be edited at any moment, and it’s possible to have multiple accounts created.

Each user account needs to be populated with at least one general account. You can choose a currency symbol from the list of presets, but can’t create your own. It’s also a good idea to create a few labels before managing funds, because these represent activities, thus making it easier to see where money goes and comes from.

Management of funds isn’t a difficult operation. The payments section is spread into a couple of sections, namely entrance and exit. All values you add are related to custom accounts and labels. These values are all tracked, and you can access them in a summary mode, displayed either in a month or year view. It’s also possible to generate reports under the PDF format.

In conclusion, UnkleBill might not be an advanced budget management solution, but it’s surely reliable for your personal accounts, and home budget. The structure is well-built and intuitive, while the set of features makes it easy for anyone to look after accounts and transfers.