Help CenterGetting StartedUnderstanding Your Dashboard
Getting Started4 min readUpdated February 1, 2026

Understanding Your Dashboard

Your Next Move Money dashboard is your command center for understanding your finances. Let's walk through each section.

Overview Section

At the top of your dashboard, you'll see:

Total Spending This Month

The sum of all transactions in the current calendar month. This updates in real-time as you upload new transactions.

Active Subscriptions

A count of recurring subscriptions we've detected. Click to see the full list and monthly cost.

Pending Review

Items that need your confirmation before they're added to your essentials. Click to review and approve.

Recent Activity

The Recent Activity feed shows your latest transactions, organized by date. Each transaction displays:

  • Date
  • Merchant name
  • Amount
  • Category (automatically assigned)

Click any transaction to see more details or recategorize it.

Detected Patterns

This section highlights patterns we've found in your spending:

Subscriptions

Regular monthly charges that appear to be subscription services.

Bills

Recurring bills like utilities, insurance, or loan payments.

One-Time Expenses

Large purchases that don't fit a pattern.

Spending by Category

A visual breakdown of where your money goes:

  • Dining & Food - Restaurants, groceries, coffee shops
  • Transportation - Gas, parking, public transit, rideshares
  • Entertainment - Movies, games, hobbies
  • Shopping - Retail purchases, online shopping
  • Bills & Utilities - Recurring services and utilities
  • Other - Everything else

Quick Actions

The dashboard includes shortcuts to common tasks:

  • Upload Transactions - Add new data
  • Review Detections - Confirm or adjust patterns
  • View Spending Report - See detailed breakdown
  • Manage Essentials - Update your tracked expenses

Next Steps

Now that you understand your dashboard, explore your spending patterns and set up your essentials!

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