## 🚪 Why?
### Problem
PHPStan was running with a baseline of 56 suppressed errors, meaning
static analysis was not enforcing type safety across a significant
portion of the codebase. These errors were real type mismatches,
redundant null-safety operators, and incorrect PHPDoc annotations that
could mask bugs and make the code harder to reason about.
## 🔑 What?
### Changes
- Add `@property` PHPDoc annotations to `Account`, `BankingConnection`,
`ExchangeRate`, and `Transaction` models so Enum casts and typed columns
are visible to PHPStan
- Add `instanceof User` guards in `ScheduleDripEmailsListener`,
`SyncUserToResendListener`, and `FortifyServiceProvider` to properly
narrow `Authenticatable` to `App\Models\User`
- Remove redundant `?? false` and unnecessary nullsafe `?->value` in
`HandleInertiaRequests`
- Fix `SyncBankingConnectionJob`: use `->name` instead of `?->name` on
an always-loaded `bank` relation
- Remove `is_countable()` guard in `BalanceLookup` (parameter is always
`Collection|array`, both countable)
- Remove `?? []` / `?? default` fallbacks on fully-typed array keys
across `BalanceSyncService`, `BinanceBalanceSyncService`,
`BinanceClient`, `BitpandaBalanceSyncService`, `BitpandaClient`,
`IndexaCapitalClient`, `IndexaCapitalBalanceSyncService`, and
`AuthorizationController`
- Fix `BinanceClient::publicClient()` `retry()` call: use `when:` named
argument and `\Throwable` type hint to match `PendingRequest::retry()`
signature
- Update `IndexaCapitalClient::getPerformance()` `@return` to include
`portfolios` and `net_amounts` keys; simplify sync service to remove
dead null checks
- Replace nullsafe chain with ternary in `BudgetPeriodService`
- Replace `match` statement in `SetupMainUser` with `if/else` to
eliminate always-true comparison
- Clear `phpstan-baseline.neon` entirely (was 56 suppressed errors, now
0)
## ✅ Verification
### Tests
- Existing tests pass: PHPStan level 5 reports 0 errors with empty
baseline
## Why
Investment and retirement accounts show balance over time, but there's
no way to see how much money was actually put in versus how much is
current value. Users can't tell at a glance whether their investments
are up or down.
## What
Adds an "invested amount" tracking system across the full stack:
**Backend**
- New `invested_amount` column on `account_balances` (nullable
bigInteger, cents, per-date)
- Auto-sync from providers: Indexa Capital (instruments_cost +
cash_amount), Bitpanda (fiat deposit/withdrawal history), Binance
(90-day windowed deposit/withdrawal with crypto→fiat conversion)
- Manual input support via Update Balance dialog
- Historical invested amount data in all balance evolution APIs (net
worth, account detail)
**Frontend**
- Dashed line on sparkline charts (dashboard + accounts page) showing
per-point historical invested amount alongside balance
- Dashed line on account detail charts (daily AreaChart + monthly
ComposedChart)
- Tooltips with labeled rows: Balance, Invested, Gain/loss (color-coded)
- Invested amount column in balances history modal
- Invested amount field in balance import wizard (CSV mapping)
- Demo account seeder updated with invested amount data
## Screenshots
<img width="1301" height="750" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0f05ecd0-8b98-47b4-9fa4-027f0311e3bb"
/>
<img width="744" height="374" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c4daa816-dee0-4f94-957f-317a13bc80d5"
/>
<img width="1267" height="738" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/21df350c-6954-4ff5-8b3c-b858df3a8b3a"
/>
<img width="1301" height="828" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/16f5f021-a926-4e8e-a999-c4ca32d1ea3d"
/>
<img width="1274" height="845" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/62f2dfc0-04f0-4bdb-b072-cf7cd1be77d3"
/>
## Summary
- Removed all `setupEncryptionKey()` / `visitWithEncryptionKey()` calls
from browser tests — encryption key setup in localStorage is no longer
needed since new users don't have encryption
- Removed `encryption_salt` from `UserFactory::onboarded()` state and
`OnboardingFlowTest` user creation
- Removed `name_iv` from `Account::factory()` calls in
`BankAccountsTest`
- Deleted `DemoEncryptionService` and its unit test — demo command now
stores plaintext account names and transaction descriptions
- Removed `demoEncryptionKey` Inertia shared prop and `encryption_key`
from demo config
- Removed encryption helper methods from `TestCase.php` and global
`setupEncryptionKey()` from `Pest.php`
## Test plan
- [x] Run `php artisan test --exclude-testsuite=Browser` — all
non-browser tests pass
- [x] Run `php artisan test --testsuite=Browser` — browser tests pass
without encryption key setup
- [x] Run `php artisan demo:reset` — demo account created with plaintext
data
- [x] Verify existing encryption migration tests still pass
(`EncryptionTest`, `DecryptTransactionsTest`,
`PlaintextTransactionsTest`)
## Summary
- Ensure `email_verified_at` is set when the demo account is created or
already exists but is unverified
- `email_verified_at` is not in the User model's `$fillable` array, so
set it directly on the model instead of via `create()`/`update()`
## Test plan
- [x] Added test that an existing unverified demo user gets verified on
`demo:reset`
- [x] Added assertion that newly created demo user has
`email_verified_at` set
- [x] All 3 demo reset tests pass
## Summary
- Remove the `budgets` Pennant feature flag — budgets is now enabled for
all users
- Delete `EnsureBudgetsFeature` middleware and its route guard
- Remove `budgets` from shared Inertia features and the `Features`
TypeScript interface
- Remove all `Feature::for($user)->activate('budgets')` calls from tests
- Delete `BudgetFeatureFlagTest` and feature-disabled test cases from
`BudgetsFeatureNavigationTest`
## Summary
- Replace `subMonths()` with `subMonthsNoOverflow()` across controllers,
commands, and tests to prevent date overflow on months with 31 days
- On Jan 31, `subMonths(2)` overflows: Nov 31 doesn't exist → Carbon
rolls forward to Dec 1, producing wrong date ranges and off-by-one month
counts
## Root cause
Carbon's `subMonths()` allows day overflow. When the target month has
fewer days than the source date, it rolls into the next month. For
example:
- `2026-01-31 subMonths(2)` → Nov 31 → **2025-12-01** (expected Nov 30)
- `2026-01-31 subMonths(11)` → Feb 31 → **2025-03-03** (expected Feb 28)
`subMonthsNoOverflow()` clamps to the last valid day of the target month
instead.
## Files changed
- `app/Http/Controllers/Api/CashflowAnalyticsController.php` — cashflow
trend start date calculation
- `app/Console/Commands/ResetDemoAccountCommand.php` — balance history
date generation (was causing duplicate `balance_date` entries)
- `tests/Feature/AccountControllerTest.php` — balance evolution `from`
param
- `tests/Feature/CashflowAnalyticsTest.php` — transaction date
generation in loop
- `tests/Feature/DashboardAnalyticsTest.php` — net worth evolution
`from` param
## Test plan
- [x] `account balance evolution returns data` — expects 3 months, was
getting 2
- [x] `cashflow trend returns monthly data` — expects 3 months, was
getting 2
- [x] `cashflow trend defaults to 12 months` — expects 12 months, was
getting 11
- [x] `net worth evolution returns monthly data points` — expects 3
months, was getting 2
- [x] `demo:reset creates demo user` — was throwing
UniqueConstraintViolation on duplicate balance dates
## Overview
We're excited to introduce budgeting capabilities to Whisper Money! This
feature helps you take control of your finances by setting spending
limits and tracking your progress over time.
## Screenshots
<img width="1316" height="793" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ac394d36-cded-4ea4-9883-120785e260f1"
/>
<img width="1315" height="907" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7c682474-5aa7-4388-b626-29b56f5ebbef"
/>
<img width="1315" height="992" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/21eace45-23c6-472d-9aa0-0feb6db3fba4"
/>
## What's New
### Create Flexible Budgets
- Set budgets for specific categories or labels
- Choose from monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, or custom periods
- Set your own budget start date for better alignment with your pay
schedule
### Track Your Spending
- Visual spending charts show how much you've spent vs. your budget
- See at a glance which budgets are on track and which need attention
- View all transactions that count toward each budget
### Smart Budget Management
- **Carry Over**: Unused budget amounts automatically roll into the next
period
- **Reset**: Unused amounts return to your available money pool
- Edit or delete budgets anytime as your needs change
### Easy Access
- New Budgets section in the main navigation
- Quick overview cards showing budget status
- Detailed budget pages with spending history and transaction lists
## How It Works
1. Create a budget by selecting a category or label and setting your
spending limit
2. Your transactions are automatically matched to relevant budgets
3. Track your progress with visual charts and spending summaries
4. Adjust your budgets as needed to stay on track with your financial
goals
This feature is now available behind a feature flag and can be enabled
for users who want to start budgeting their expenses.
## Summary
<img width="1220" height="1001" alt="whispermoney test_"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c35751d5-385b-449c-81d6-14b5b6577ff2"
/>
Introduces a fully-functional demo account that lets prospective users
explore Whisper Money without creating an account. Users can click
"Check Demo" on the welcome page to instantly access a pre-populated
account with realistic financial data spanning 12 months.
## What's New
**Try Before You Sign Up**
- New "Check Demo" button on the welcome page for instant access
- Pre-configured demo account with real-world financial scenarios
- 12 months of sample transactions across multiple account types
(checking, savings, credit cards, investments)
- Pre-built automation rules, labels, and categories to showcase the
full app experience
**Demo Account Limitations**
- Demo accounts are read-only for sensitive operations (can't change
password, email, or payment settings)
- Clear messaging throughout the UI when demo restrictions apply
- Settings pages show helpful notices about demo limitations
- Automatic daily reset to maintain fresh demo experience
**Developer Experience**
- `php artisan demo:reset` command for manual resets
- Configurable via environment variables (DEMO_EMAIL, DEMO_PASSWORD,
DEMO_ENCRYPTION_KEY)
- Comprehensive test coverage for demo restrictions and data generation
## User Impact
This feature removes the friction of signing up before understanding the
product's value. Users can:
- Explore all features with realistic data
- Test automation rules and see them in action
- View charts and insights based on a year of financial activity
- Experience the full privacy-first encryption workflow
- Understand the product before committing to create an account
Perfect for demos, screenshots, documentation, and helping users make
informed decisions about whether Whisper Money fits their needs.
Víctor Falcón