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Actual vs forecast budget from CSV

We looked this up in the docs; we have not run it in a bot yet.

Updated 15 Oct 2026.

Prompt

I have provided my budget spreadsheet (or the categories and forecast amounts). Attach or use the CSV of bank/savings transactions. Categorize the transactions against the budget categories. Build a comparison of actual vs forecast expenses by category: dollar amount and % up or down. Flag outliers. End with a summary of the overall budget position and 2–3 specific, non-binding tips for next month. Do not edit the original files or send anything.

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Google Drive, None

Expected result

Category breakdown table plus short summary and tips.

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Credit

Idea from @@techAU. Written here in our own words.

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