Pie Charts & Breakdowns
Understand how spending is distributed across categories
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Category Pie Chart
The Category Spending Breakdown pie chart shows how your spending is distributed across different expense categories. Each slice represents one category.
- Slice size is proportional to spending amount
- Only categories with spending > $0 appear
- Different blue shades for each category
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Month Selector
Use the Viewing: dropdown below the chart title to select different months. Current month is marked with a blue “Current” badge.
Available: Current month + last 11 months (12 months total)
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Category Colors
Each category uses a distinct blue shade:
Food & Dining
Transportation
Shopping
Entertainment
Bills & Utilities
Other
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Interactive Tooltips
Hover over any slice to see a tooltip with the category name and exact dollar amount spent.
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Total Spending
The chart footer displays:
- Total spending: Sum of all categories
- Time period: “Current month spending by category” or specific month
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Analyzing Breakdown
Use the pie chart to identify spending patterns:
- Largest slices show which categories consume most of your budget
- Compare month-to-month to see how patterns change
- Identify overspending in specific categories
- Plan budget adjustments for high-spending categories