Selecting Categories
Categories help you understand where your money goes.
Available Categories
eqva money includes 20+ expense categories:
Food & Drink:
- Dining Out
- Groceries
- Coffee & Snacks
Transportation:
- Taxi & Rideshare
- Public Transport
- Fuel
- Parking
Shopping:
- Clothing
- Electronics
- Home & Garden
Bills & Services:
- Utilities
- Subscriptions
- Insurance
Entertainment:
- Entertainment
- Travel
- Hobbies
Other:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Gifts
- Personal Care
- Other
Choosing the Right Category
- Be consistent — Always categorize similar expenses the same way
- Use "Other" sparingly — Try to find a fitting category first
- Think about reporting — How do you want to see this in your statistics?
Auto-Categorization
When using voice recording, the AI suggests categories based on what you say. "Coffee at Starbucks" will likely suggest "Coffee & Snacks" automatically.