# Monthly Expenses

Use this page to understand how much you spent during the selected month and which categories drove those costs.

## Overview Cards

* **Total Expenses**: A summary card at the top shows the combined spend for the chosen month (for example, `Total: 0` when no expenses have been recorded yet).
* **Month Selector**: Switch months to compare spending patterns without leaving the page.

## Spend by Category

The donut chart groups expenses by category so you can see the proportion of each cost center at a glance. Hover over any slice to reveal the category name and amount.

* Track the relative weight of major categories like rent, salaries, or supplies.
* Quickly spot outliers—if a category jumps compared with previous months, it will occupy a larger segment of the chart.

## Expense Breakdown Table

Below the chart, the table lists every expense entry for the month with the columns `#`, `Name`, and `Amount`.

| # | Name    | Amount |
| - | ------- | ------ |
| 1 | Salary  | 3,500  |
| 2 | Rent    | 7,000  |
| 3 | Grocery | 420    |

* Sort or filter the table to focus on specific categories or high-value transactions.
* Use the row count to confirm that all expenses have been synced from the Payment Log.

## Tips for Analysis

* Compare the total expenses card with the donut chart to confirm every category is represented.
* Export the table when you need to reconcile expenses with accounting software.
* If a category is missing, visit **System Settings → Expense Categories** to add it before logging new transactions.


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