A secure, full-stack personal finance application for complete financial control and insights

Overview

Finance Manager is a comprehensive web application that helps users track income, expenses, and budgets with real-time visualizations and detailed reporting. Built with security and user experience at the forefront, it provides an intuitive interface for managing personal finances.

Key Features

Interactive Dashboard - Real-time financial snapshot with total income, expenses, balance, and visual charts comparing income vs. expenses
Transaction Management - Add, edit, and delete transactions with advanced details including payment methods, tags, and notes
Smart Budgeting - Set monthly budgets by category with visual progress bars and spending alerts to stay on track
Financial Reports - Analyze trends with dynamic charts showing monthly patterns, category breakdowns, and cash flow projections
Customizable Experience - Light/dark themes, multiple currency support, and custom date formats

Tech Stack

Backend: Python, Flask (RESTful API), Gunicorn
Database: MongoDB with PyMongo
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5, Chart.js
Deployment: Docker & Docker Compose

Security Features

Password Protection - Bcrypt hashing for secure password storage
Rate Limiting - Protection against brute-force attacks on authentication endpoints
Secure Sessions - HttpOnly cookies to prevent XSS attacks
Admin Controls - Password-confirmed admin actions for sensitive operations

Architecture

Built with a modular, scalable architecture featuring a clean separation between backend API and frontend interface. The application uses RESTful principles for data management and leverages MongoDB's flexible schema for efficient transaction storage.

Designed for security, scalability, and an exceptional user experience.

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