## Summary
- Load the previous budget period (with transactions) in
`BudgetController::show()` and pass it to the frontend
- Overlay previous period's cumulative spending as a dashed line on the
budget spending chart
- Use day-of-period alignment (Day 1, Day 2...) when comparing so
periods of different lengths align
- Tooltip shows both "Spent" (current) and "Last period" values when
hovering
- Chart now shows the full period timeline (not just up to today)
- When no previous period exists, chart behavior is unchanged
## Screenshots
### Light mode
### Dark mode
## Test plan
- [x] Tests pass: `php artisan test --compact
tests/Feature/BudgetTest.php` (9 tests)
- [x] Pint formatting passes
- [x] ESLint + Prettier pass
- [ ] Manual: view a budget with a prior period — dashed line appears
- [ ] Manual: view a budget with no prior period — chart unchanged
## 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.
Víctor Falcón
