Effective financial tracking is crucial for a smooth shopping experience with shopping agents like LoveGoBuy. A well-maintained spreadsheet is your best tool to prevent confusion between your wallet balance and individual payment receipts. This guide will show you a clear system for recording every recharge and deduction.
The Core Principle: One Row Per Transaction
The most common source of confusion is mixing different types of transactions. Adopt this simple rule: every single action—whether adding funds or paying for an order—gets its own dedicated row in your log. This creates a clear, auditable trail.
Essential Columns for Your Spreadsheet
Structure your spreadsheet with the following columns to capture all necessary information:
- Date & Time:
- Transaction Type:
- Amount In (¥):
- Amount Out (¥):
- Running Balance (¥):
- Receipt/Proof:
- Notes:
- Transaction Type:
Step-by-Step Recording Process
1. Recording a Wallet Recharge
When you add money to your LoveGoBuy wallet:
- Enter the date/time of your recharge.
- Set Transaction Type
- Enter the recharge amount in the Amount In
- Leave the Amount Out
- Update or let the formula calculate the new, increased Running Balance.
- Attach the payment receipt in the dedicated column.
- Enter the recharge amount in the Amount In
2. Recording an Order Payment or Deduction
When LoveGoBuy deducts funds for an item, service fee, or shipping:
- Enter the date/time of the deduction (often found in your LoveGoBuy account history).
- Set Transaction Type
- Leave the Amount In
- Enter the deducted amount in the Amount Out
- Update or let the formula calculate the new, decreased Running Balance.
- Link to or describe the corresponding deduction notice from LoveGoBuy.
- Leave the Amount In
Automating Your Running Balance
Use a formula to avoid manual calculation errors. In the "Running Balance" column (starting from the second transaction row), use a formula similar to this:
=Previous Balance Cell + Current "Amount In" Cell - Current "Amount Out" CellFor example, if your previous balance is in cell E2, with Amount In in C3 and Amount Out in D3, the formula in E3 would be: =E2+C3-D3. Drag this formula down the entire column.
Best Practices for Clarity
- Reconcile Regularly:
- Save Proof:
- Be Consistent:
- Highlight Discrepancies:
- Save Proof:
Conclusion
By implementing this disciplined logging system, you completely separate the concept of wallet cash floworder-specific receipts. Your spreadsheet's "Running Balance" will always reflect your true available funds, while each payment receipt is tied to a specific, documented deduction. This eliminates guesswork, prevents overspending, and creates a powerful financial record for your international shopping adventures with LoveGoBuy.