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I am surprised that no one mentions this.
Firefly III this is an amazing financial tracking and budgeting tool that literally saves me so much time and money, I even donate monthly since it's so good and essential to me that I think it's only fair that the developer gets something back.
for those of us who aren't very savvy... is there a way i can use it like a normal app on windows or do i have to be a tech genius? the "getting started" section on github lists a bunch of words that are gibberish to me.
Sorry, probably not.
This is meant to run hosted (like a website), so it needs a server setup.
If it all sounds like gibberish then you don't understand what a lamp stack or a docker container is it's unlikely you'll be able to install it on your own in a way that is useful or that you can maintain for security.
You could possibly hire someone to install it on your behalf - but given that it's dealing with your finances I would be hesitant to do so.
If you are on Android try the Cashew app - has a paid tier but it's unlikely you'll need it and is minimally intrusive.
What @whereisk@lemmy.world said below, but instead I'd recommend You Need A Budget (YNAB). YNAB is amazing, and despite not liking paying for subscription services, I keep using it and not getting firefly (and I do self host my own things). It's like $100 a year and will save you far more than that if you use it correctly. Check them out: http://www.youneedabudget.com
Make sure to read their intro stuff on why they recommend doing things the way they do, as active budgeting isn't for everyone.
YNAB is a life changer. If you buy into the way they orient budgeting, its amazing. I think their envelope style budgeting is the easiest way ive budgeted before, but i know its not for everyone.
I tried installing it years ago on a weekend and somehow failed. Should try again
Try the docker version, pretty simple overall