Explain tooltips

Explain the numbers

Tap the info icon beside key metrics to see the exact formula behind the number.

What you will see

  • The full formula and each component.
  • Links to the related screen or category.
  • Footnotes describing how the math is calculated.

Examples

  • To be budgeted (TBB)
  • Safe to spend
  • Net worth
  • Category assigned / activity / available
  • Underfunded gaps

Why it matters

The Explain tool keeps calculations transparent, so you can trust every total and fix issues quickly.

Step-by-step

  1. Find the info icon next to a number.
  2. Click or tap the icon to open the breakdown.
  3. Review the formula line by line.
  4. Jump to the linked page if something looks off.

Use cases

  • Debug TBB: see which accounts and assignments drive the value.
  • Understand Safe to spend: confirm gaps and flexible pool math.
  • Audit categories: verify assigned, activity, and available totals.

Troubleshooting

  • Breakdown is empty: refresh the page and try again.
  • Values look wrong: check month selection and filters.
  • Link does nothing: open the related page from the sidebar instead.

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