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+# BudgE
+BudgE (pronounced "budgie") is a "budgeting with envelopes" personal finance app.
+
+:warning: BudgE still under active development and considered an 'alpha' version until more tests can be written to ensure functionality is maintained. :warning:
+
+![Budget](images/budget.png)
+![Account](images/account.png)
+
+# Current Features
+- Envelope budgeting with monthly rollover
+- Transaction management for accounts
+- Standard bank account management
+- Credit card management with payment handling
+- Tracking accounts
+- Transaction export
+
+# Planned Features
+- [ ] CSV file import
+- [ ] Goals
+- [ ] Reports
+- [ ] Payee management
+- [ ] Category hiding and deletion
+- [ ] Mobile view for transaction input on the go!
+
+# Getting Started
+There is a live demo located at
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