Forecasting
Weekly cash flow forecast: catch a crunch while there is still time to act
Monthly forecasts react too slowly for a tight account. A weekly cash flow forecast — the 13-week rolling view businesses use — gives you the same early warning for your personal finances: enough lead time to move a payment, delay a purchase, or chase an invoice.
- Week-by-week projection
See the projected balance at the end of every week for the next three months.
- Recurring items once
Weekly, biweekly and monthly items all project forward automatically.
- Early warning
A shortfall four weeks out is a plan; a shortfall tomorrow is a crisis. The forecast gives you the former.
- Ask your numbers questions
Pro AI reads your ledger so you can ask "when is my next tight week?" in plain language.
The 13-week rhythm
Businesses run 13-week forecasts because a quarter is close enough to act on and far enough to matter. The same horizon works personally: three months of weekly balances shows seasonal dips, bonus paychecks, and the quarter-end bills that always surprise you.
Each week you check the projection, mark what actually happened, and the forecast rolls forward. Five minutes a week keeps it honest.
What to review each week
- Did income land when the forecast said it would?
- Which bills are due before the next payday?
- What is the lowest projected balance in the next 90 days?
- Any one-off items worth adding before they hit?
Frequently asked questions
How is a weekly forecast different from a monthly budget?
A budget plans a month as a whole; a weekly forecast shows the projected balance at the end of every week, exposing timing gaps that monthly totals hide.
Is a weekly forecast worth the effort?
It takes about five minutes a week once recurring items are entered, and it is the difference between planning around a crunch and discovering it on the day.
Is this free?
The calendar and recurring plans are free forever; Pro is a one-time payment.
Four weeks of warning beats four days
Rolling weekly forecast, free core, no bank linking.