## Summary
- Budget periods use `date` columns (`start_date`, `end_date`) but
queries compared them against `now()` which includes a time component
(e.g. `2026-01-31 15:30:00`). MySQL converts the date to midnight for
comparison, so `end_date >= now()` evaluates to `'2026-01-31 00:00:00'
>= '2026-01-31 15:30:00'` → **false** — causing "No active period" on
the last day of every period.
- Replaced `now()` with `today()` (date-only) in all budget period date
comparisons across `Budget::getCurrentPeriod()`,
`BudgetController::index()`, and `GenerateBudgetPeriods` command.
## Test plan
- [x] Added 4 Pest tests covering the edge case (last day at various
times, first day at end of day, index/show endpoints)
- [x] All existing budget tests pass
## 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
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## 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