The AFAS Budget Builder App

FOLLOWING A BUDGET AND UNDERSTANDING WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES, JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER.

 

The new and enhanced FREE AFAS Budget Builder App is now available for download today! Available as a free Android app or iPhone app, this free budget app makes tracking your expenses and managing where your money goes as a way to avoid short term financial stresses and long-term debt.

Documenting a spending plan and tracking expenses are two of the most important components to the budget process. You now have the ability to search and sort transactions by date, category and amount, as well as can also stay up-to-date on Air Force Aid Society programs and get real-time disaster alerts with information on how to apply for assistance.

The AFAS Budget Builder App is the must have free budgeting tool, expense tracker and simple household budget calculator for Air Force, Space Force, and Military families.

 

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Download this free budgeting app on Android from the Google Play or iPhone from the App Store today

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Tips and Features

  • The AFAS Dashboard provides a snapshot of spending health — automatically tracking total spending and total amount left over
  • Reports show what you’ve spent in the last seven days, last month, and year-to-date
  • Set spending limits for the exact categories where you spend money
  • Add transactions anytime and anywhere
  • Free app download for iPhones through the App Store and Android from Google Play
  • Better than the Mint budgeting app for military families

Three Easy Steps To Build A Better Budget

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1. Add your spending limits

AFAS Budget Builder App provides you with a template you can customize for planning your monthly expenses.

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2. Enter your transactions

With this Android and iOS mobile app, it has never been quicker to record each penny spent as you spend it.

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3. Track where your money goes

Each time you make a transaction, you can track how it follows your budget plan throughout the month. And then compare that month with the next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

What is AFAS Budget Builder App?
The AFAS Budget Builder App is mobile tool to assist Airmen, Guardians, and their families to budget and track expenses on a monthly basis. Identifying where every dollar goes can help you see how expenses align with your budget plans and savings goals.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy. Download this guide to start tracking!
How does the AFAS Budget Builder App compare to using pen and paper?
Using the AFAS Budget Builder App means not only is your information safe and secure, but you can access and record expenses from anywhere.
Who can see my budget information?
The only people who can see your budget information are the people you have chosen to share your login credentials with.

Budgeting

How do I add a spending category and spending limit?
To add a spending category, navigate to Settings and tap on Spending Limits. Tap on the + icon. Tap on Category Name and a pop-up window will appear for you to select one of the categories listed. Select OK and input your desired limit.
How do I see if I’m over my spending limit?
Status of spending limits for each category you have previously created are color coded. To see if you are nearing or over your spending limit, tap on Track in the footer menu:

  • Green – Under spending limit
  • Yellow – Approaching spending limit
  • Red – Critically close or over spending limit
Do my spending limits for each category carry over each month?
Yes! Spending limits carry over and can be edited at any time to meet your needs.
Can I see spending from the previous month?
By navigating to the reports, you can select the red filter icon and filter your spending to see the past 7 days, 14 days, this month, last month or year-to-date.

Transactions

How do I add a transaction?
To add a new transaction, select Transactions from the footer menu. Tap on the + icon in the lower right-hand corner. Enter Transaction Description, Category, Amount, and Vendor. Tap on Add Transaction.
How do I edit/delete a transaction?
Tap on Transactions in the footer menu. Select the transaction you would like to edit or delete. Follow the prompts.
How do I move a transaction into a different category?
Select Transactions from the footer menu. Tap on the transaction you wish to move into a different category. Select Edit from the prompt. Change the category from the dropdown menu.

Account

How do I change my password?
To retrieve a code to reset your password, click on the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. Enter your email address you used to create your account and a code will be sent. Retrieve the code from your email and follow the prompts.
How do I change the email address on my account?
Currently the AFAS Budget Builder App does not allow changing your email address. This is something we are planning. For now, create a new account using the email address you prefer.
Why does AFAS want my personal information?
We will never share your personal information externally. Ever. We will simply employ aggregate user data to help us assess how to improve future versions of the app, as well as track overall budgeting and spending trends among our user base.
Can multiple people have access to the account?
Multiple people can access your account only if you share your login credentials.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please email us