Budgets, goals & wishlist

Wishlist voting

Put big purchases to a vote — Need, Maybe or Later — before anyone buys.

Free & Pro • 1 min read • Updated October 2026
  • Add an item with its price and a priority: low, medium, high or urgent.
  • Members vote Need, Maybe or Later.
  • Items move through pending, approved or rejected, and finally purchased.

Democratic household purchasing

The Wishlist feature eliminates impulsive spending and communication friction. Instead of one person making a big discretionary purchase without consulting others, items are suggested and voted on collectively.

  1. 1
    Propose an item Add product name, estimated price, store link, and why it is beneficial for the household.
  2. 2
    Cast votes Members vote Need, Maybe, or Later. Traxpend tallies sentiment and flags consensus.
  3. 3
    Convert to expense Once approved and purchased, an admin can click Log as Expense to instantly create a transaction without re-typing details.