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If you’ve ever tried to get serious about budgeting, you know the routine. You connect your bank, import your transactions, and then—bam—you’re stuck manually categorizing every coffee, gas fill-up, and grocery run. It’s tedious. And let’s be real, that’s where most people give up. That’s where Tiller steps in with one of its most underrated but powerful features: Auto Category. It’s exactly what it sounds like—and it does exactly what you wish every spreadsheet would do. It automatically categorizes your transactions based on rules you set, making the budgeting process smoother, faster, and way more enjoyable.
How Auto Category Works (and Why It Just Makes Sense)
With Tiller, you’re already working in a flexible Google Sheet or Excel template that pulls in your bank data every day. But with Auto Category, the magic really happens behind the scenes. Once you set up your custom rules—like “Starbucks = Coffee” or “Shell = Gas”—Tiller remembers them. From then on, it applies those categories the moment new transactions roll in. You don’t have to click or double-check unless you want to. It’s hands-off, automatic, and tailored to how you spend. So instead of spending your Saturday afternoon categorizing dozens of transactions, you can actually review your spending insights—or better yet, move on with your weekend.
You’re in Control (But Don’t Have to Babysit It)
The best part about Tiller’s Auto Category feature is that it doesn’t force you into someone else’s system. You create the categories that make sense for your life. Whether you track things by “Food,” “Dining Out,” or “Self-Care,” it’s your call. And Tiller simply follows your lead. You can update rules anytime, edit categories when needed, or override an automatic label without breaking anything. It’s smart, but it doesn’t assume it knows more than you do—which is honestly refreshing in a world full of one-size-fits-all budgeting tools.
Goodbye, Guesswork—Hello, Clarity
We all want a better picture of where our money’s going. But when transactions pile up unorganized, it’s easy to miss spending patterns—or underestimate habits that add up fast (we’re looking at you, takeout lunches). With Tiller’s Auto Category, your data stays organized in real-time. That means your charts, monthly summaries, and dashboards are always accurate without you lifting a finger. You’ll spot trends earlier, make decisions faster, and feel way more in control of your finances.
It’s Perfect for Busy People (So, Basically Everyone)
Whether you’re a working parent, a freelancer juggling multiple income sources, or just someone trying to stay ahead of the chaos, Tiller’s Auto Category saves you time. No more playing catch-up at the end of the month. No more dreading that Sunday finance session. Because your transactions are already categorized, you’re free to focus on what matters: setting goals, adjusting your budget, or celebrating the fact that you actually stuck to your meal plan for once.
Why This Feature Alone Is Worth Trying Tiller
There are lots of budgeting tools out there. But few offer the flexibility of spreadsheets, the convenience of automation, and the clarity that comes from real-time organization. Tiller’s Auto Category ties all that together in a way that just works. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t make noise. But it quietly takes care of the most annoying part of budgeting—so you don’t have to.
Final Thought
If you’re tired of manually categorizing every expense—or worse, not categorizing at all because it’s just too much—Tiller’s Auto Category feature might be the simple shift that helps you finally stay consistent. Give it a try, tweak a few rules, and see how much easier managing money becomes when your spreadsheet works with you instead of against you.
